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Y103 YJM

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

85,726 mi
Last recorded85,726 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 YJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 85,726 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive G box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wipers slight smear

Offside Front Engine mounting slight movement.

Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,626 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of gearbox remote linkage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 83,626 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of gearbox remote linkage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,989 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 81,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,030 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 81,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 79,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2020 79,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre needs replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 79,424 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre needs replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,673 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 76,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,104 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,301 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 733,301 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 68,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,308 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 67,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 64,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs rusting on inner face readings ok

rear nearside lamp repaired with tape ok ontest

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,685 miles

both front discs rusting on inner face readings ok

rear nearside lamp repaired with tape ok ontest

Fail 14 Jul 2010 63,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen washer jets one of two holes blocked on each side ok for test purposes

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,181 miles

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

windscreen washer jets one of two holes blocked on each side ok for test purposes

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,139 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,118 miles

front discs rusty and pitted on inner edge

front inner pads showing age

Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,879 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 45,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,585 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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Y103 YJM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y103 YJM, 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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Y103 YJM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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