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SM51 FZS

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

57,532 mi
Last recorded57,532 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FZS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 57,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Sep 2025 57,530 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear, off side (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 57,576 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Hydraulic leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,350 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 54,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low readings (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low reading (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle seat belt missing (7.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2022 54,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front both sides abs cogs cracked

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Dec 2020 48,833 miles

front brake discs corroded

various brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 28 Dec 2020 48,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

front brake discs corroded

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,810 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 48,810 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes covered in underseal very hard to check (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,669 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,641 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,561 miles

engine stabilizer worn

Fail 7 Feb 2014 38,561 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine stabilizer worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,327 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 36,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,146 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 34,146 miles

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,844 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers seat poor condition

nearside headlamp insecure

offside rear door not opening from outside

Fail 9 Feb 2011 32,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers seat poor condition

nearside headlamp insecure

offside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2010 30,791 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,142 miles

damage n/side front of car

Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,142 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage n/side front of car

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,148 miles

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

n/side wiper torn

rear o/side door in op

Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,186 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 23,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

wheelalignment req attention

Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,498 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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SM51 FZS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 SM51 FZS, 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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SM51 FZS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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The MOT history for SM51 FZS shows 29 tests with a 55.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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