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ML51 PWZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

66,562 mi
Last recorded66,562 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 PWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 66,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 60,040 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 60,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 56,579 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 56,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 49,832 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,703 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,573 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,446 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,258 miles

coolant leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,135 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle brace corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,585 miles

front to rear brake pipes not fully visable

offside front tyre perished and close to limits

rear axle brace corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 48,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes not fully visable

offside front tyre perished and close to limits

rear axle brace corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,383 miles

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

brake pipes behind heat sheild

rear axle brace corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 48,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake pipes behind heat sheild

rear axle brace corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,362 miles

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

n/s rear starting to crack in the tread area

Fail 10 Nov 2010 48,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear starting to crack in the tread area

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,647 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 47,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,887 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,543 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 43,543 miles

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 41,161 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 38,149 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,149 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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ML51 PWZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 ML51 PWZ, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML51 PWZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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