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MJ52 FZP

2002 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,620 mi
Last recorded132,620 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FZP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 132,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Oct 2021 132,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,190 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Oct 2019 131,791 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 Oct 2019 131,791 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,345 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 129,351 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,420 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Oct 2016 126,420 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,647 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 111,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,461 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 107,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 75,701 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,180 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,180 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,523 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 37,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,411 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 26,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 17,952 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 FZP is a 2002 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 MJ52 FZP, 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 FZP is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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