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MF02 STX

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,735 mi
Last recorded90,735 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 STX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs pick up corroded (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal/cv gaiter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs pick up corroded (1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs pick up corroded (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal/gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs pick up corroded (1.6 (c))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 85,093 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs pick up corroded (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal/gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs pick up corroded (1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pick up corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pick up corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Corroded (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner door handle sticking

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspect engine tie rod bush weak

Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,553 miles

Suspect engine tie rod bush weak

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Corroded (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner door handle sticking

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively both front ABS pick up rings corroding (1.6 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,782 miles

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,901 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body brace bar badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,898 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body brace bar badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,496 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,755 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 49,619 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 49,619 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,211 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,245 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 36,109 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,109 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,738 miles

off side front disc corroded on inner rim

Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,738 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

off side front disc corroded on inner rim

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,711 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 18 Mar 2008 22,711 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,749 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,494 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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MF02 STX is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF02 STX, 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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MF02 STX is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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