2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

1,395 MOT tests in 2024. 56.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time56.0%
Failed or needed repairs44.0%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,395 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  2. Hazard warning - switch: inoperative3.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    72 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.9%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.3%
  2. Brakes21.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.9%
  4. Body & chassis11.5%
  5. Suspension11.4%
  6. Tyres7.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  8. Steering4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 56.0% of 2002 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,395 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; hazard warning - switch: inoperative; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).