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WF51 XEV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,585 mi
Last recorded109,585 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 XEV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 109,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2025 109,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 108,140 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 108,140 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to shock possibly causing damage (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 106,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 104,629 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 103,654 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 103,654 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,036 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 102,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,573 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 100,573 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside slower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,981 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 93,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,920 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 88,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,195 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,456 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,557 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 77,557 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 73,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2012 73,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,290 miles

Offside rear-view mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2011 67,290 miles

Offside rear-view mirror glass cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,722 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,802 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,090 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,690 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,339 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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WF51 XEV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF51 XEV, 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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What year was WF51 XEV registered?

WF51 XEV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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