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BG02 RCY

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,462 mi
Last recorded59,462 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 RCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 59,462 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,960 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 56,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front slight damage to number plate

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,146 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,284 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 47,791 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,214 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear axle support beam corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 37,628 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside rear light lense

Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,635 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,533 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,331 miles

very slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2011 30,826 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 28,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,983 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,592 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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BG02 RCY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG02 RCY, 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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What year was BG02 RCY registered?

BG02 RCY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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