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BF52 JWL

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

92,815 mi
Last recorded92,815 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 JWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 92,815 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT TO GEARBOX SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 92,139 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low O/S AND N/S AND N/S INSECURE (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S AND N/S HEADLIGHTS REQUIRE CLEANING (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON DASH (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT SEAL TO GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKES SHOWS LOW EFFORT O/S AND N/S

Pass 14 Jun 2025 84,208 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from Driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light, 1 bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 84,208 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from Driveshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light, 1 bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,776 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 13 Jul 2021 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,278 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 79,278 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 75,922 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 75,922 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,203 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 69,154 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,245 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,518 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf headlamp insecure on rear due to poss bracket broken

nsr tyre perished on tread

nsr wheel brg noisey

Fail 20 Feb 2012 63,518 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf headlamp insecure on rear due to poss bracket broken

nsr tyre perished on tread

nsr wheel brg noisey

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,566 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 57,562 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 53,636 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 49,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,265 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 45,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,534 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,987 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BF52 JWL is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 JWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 JWL is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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