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BJ51 TNX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

119,678 mi
Last recorded119,678 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 TNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 119,678 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 119,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 115,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 112,148 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 112,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,553 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear body stress bar corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 107,552 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear body stress bar corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 102,977 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2021 102,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,370 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,370 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,576 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Sep 2019 95,576 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,549 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 90,549 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,283 miles

both sides front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2016 77,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

both sides front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,539 miles

Damage to near side outer sill

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake has slight travel

Tape securing near side headlamp

Fail 12 Oct 2015 73,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to near side outer sill

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,752 miles

tape on nearside front fog light

Fail 9 Sep 2014 72,752 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tape on nearside front fog light

Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,092 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight leak nearside front inner c.v gaitor

Fail 29 Mar 2012 70,092 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight leak nearside front inner c.v gaitor

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,385 miles

slight side wall damage o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2010 66,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight side wall damage o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,914 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tyre pressures feel to low & suspect o/s/front tyre has a bulge starting on outer sidewall

Pass 16 May 2007 50,955 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 50,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,150 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 37,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ51 TNX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ51 TNX, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ51 TNX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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