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MX02 BZH

2002 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,488 mi
Last recorded160,488 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 BZH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 160,488 miles

slight crack in windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2013 143,179 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 143,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 135,975 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 135,972 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 125,035 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 125,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,742 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 109,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,766 miles

Oil leak

boot well full of water

damage to both drivers side and passenger side body panels

Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

boot well full of water

damage to both drivers side and passenger side body panels

Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,373 miles

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

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

oil leak

drivers rear door not able to open from outside

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,609 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 47,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BZH is a 2002 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BZH, 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 BZH is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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