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MX02 BFO

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

78,185 mi
Last recorded78,185 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 BFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 78,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2024 78,147 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 76,206 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 74,265 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,306 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 69,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 68,299 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 68,298 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 66,827 miles

Intermittent fault on hazard switch

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2017 66,827 miles

Intermittent fault on hazard switch

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 65,288 miles

Intermittent fault on hazard switch

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2016 65,288 miles

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

Intermittent fault on hazard switch

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 64,015 miles

O/s/f tyre catches inner wheel arch liner of full left lock

Rear num ber plate marked but readable

Pass 19 May 2014 62,278 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs inner face corroded and in poor condition

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2014 62,268 miles

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

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs inner face corroded and in poor condition

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2013 60,215 miles

O/s/f disc corroded on inner surface

O/s/r disc corroded on outer surface

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2013 60,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s/f disc corroded on inner surface

O/s/r disc corroded on outer surface

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2012 59,028 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 May 2012 59,027 miles

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

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2011 56,048 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 56,047 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2010 53,024 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 53,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

N/s/f tyre has cracks in sidewall but not exposing cords

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

Pass 8 May 2009 50,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2008 47,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 May 2008 47,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 40,650 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,408 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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MX02 BFO is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MX02 BFO, 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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MX02 BFO is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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