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LD51 YKK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

163,450 mi
Last recorded163,450 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 YKK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 163,450 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))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 12 Mar 2025 161,934 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 161,905 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 160,381 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

rear axle and underside corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2024 160,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis middle near fuel pipes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

rear axle and underside corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2023 158,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 158,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 153,716 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 150,491 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 150,491 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEARBOX MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 145,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front A.R.B bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount slight play

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 145,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front A.R.B bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount slight play

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 138,646 miles

Axle Corroded

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

Front fog lights in operative

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Both rear Brake ferrals corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Chassis legs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 138,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Axle Corroded

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

Front fog lights in operative

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Both rear Brake ferrals corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Chassis legs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 133,536 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTY

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 15 Aug 2017 133,536 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTY

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE

UNDER SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 13 Sep 2016 128,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON LIMIT - INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE

UNDER SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,858 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nail in n\s\f tyre

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 4 Sep 2015 123,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nail in n\s\f tyre

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 118,978 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 114,022 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear shockabsorber very weak

offside front coil spring not fitted into rubber location mould but secure

serv light on dash

Fail 9 Aug 2013 113,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear shockabsorber very weak

offside front coil spring not fitted into rubber location mould but secure

serv light on dash

Pass 6 Jul 2012 109,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre inner edge exessive wear

Fail 4 Jul 2012 108,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre inner edge exessive wear

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,358 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate delaminating

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 97,385 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,702 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 86,162 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 86,162 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front tyres wearing on edges

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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LD51 YKK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 LD51 YKK, 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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LD51 YKK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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