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MF02 SWV

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,008 mi
Last recorded135,008 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 SWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 135,008 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Rubbers heavily cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 133,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D-Rubbers' cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 133,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front anti-roll bar bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 132,658 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 132,656 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 131,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front ABS ring damaged (light not on at time of test)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 129,985 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 129,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 118,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,436 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 112,436 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,688 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,889 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 101,889 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 89,878 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 89,876 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 82,915 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,917 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,040 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 65,040 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,709 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 SWV is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 SWV, 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 SWV is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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