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BK51 ORJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,484 mi
Last recorded63,484 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ORJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 63,484 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both across axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 61,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 59,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 56,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front CV boot leaking slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 46,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,052 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 36,494 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 32,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,452 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,285 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 17,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,702 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 13,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 8,864 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 8,864 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 2,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 2,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 2,589 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 2,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 2,453 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 2,241 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 2,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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BK51 ORJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BK51 ORJ, 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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What year was BK51 ORJ registered?

BK51 ORJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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