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MJ52 FZA

2002 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,957 mi
Last recorded115,957 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark also slightly discoloured (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension cross brace badly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 115,956 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark also slightly discoloured (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension cross brace badly corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 107,143 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,647 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,450 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 89,447 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,160 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 81,221 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,399 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,401 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,074 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 54,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,444 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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MJ52 FZA is a 2002 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ52 FZA, 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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MJ52 FZA is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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