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MJ02 UZE

2002 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,647 mi
Last recorded119,647 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 UZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 119,647 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 119,636 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 110,179 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 110,172 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Headlamp switch faulty out when dips on (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,241 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jul 2014 94,241 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,936 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 65,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 58,054 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 58,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 51,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,977 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 39,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 30,323 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MJ02 UZE is a 2002 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MJ02 UZE, 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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What year was MJ02 UZE registered?

MJ02 UZE is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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