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MV52 CZY

2002 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 CZY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 83,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 82,041 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,747 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 79,719 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 79,716 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,133 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,647 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 78,645 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,187 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 76,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,485 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding

Fail 7 Aug 2018 75,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,067 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 72,065 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,503 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,425 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner/outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,640 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 61,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,492 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 56,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,930 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light inoperative

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2011 48,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light inoperative

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,306 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,546 miles

nearside and offside front tyres low on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,858 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 36,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear nearside wheel binding slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2007 33,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear nearside wheel binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,384 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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MV52 CZY is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV52 CZY, 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 MV52 CZY registered?

MV52 CZY is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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