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BK51 WPX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,241 mi
Last recorded80,241 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 WPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 80,241 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 79,625 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 78,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 77,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 76,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,961 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

exhaust blow on clamp

Fail 26 Apr 2019 74,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

exhaust blow on clamp

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,304 miles

Centre Rear brake light bulb not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,455 miles

Induction kit fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2013 66,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre of exhaust rigidly mounted to underbody.

Induction kit fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

battery insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2012 60,740 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

battery insecure

Fail 26 May 2011 60,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 60,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 56,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 55,849 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 55,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 46,540 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 46,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 37,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 37,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 WPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK51 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

BK51 WPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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