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AP52DNE
2002 RENAULT MEGANE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration AP52DNE
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model MEGANE
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
20
Passes
15
Failures
57.14%
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202 Total Defects Recorded
5 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 97,603 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Outer door trim missing / retaining clips still present
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Central prop shaft missing at time of test
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 97,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perishing cracking cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Prop shaft missing at time of test
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Also safety pin fitted into webbing (7.1.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Passenger door trim missing retaining clips still present
- Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,519 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rear shocks damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing ()
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers mid central bearings (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Advise central prop shaft missing
13 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers mid central bearings (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rear shocks damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing ()
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Advise central prop shaft missing
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,579 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mid central bearing (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Central Advise central prop shaft missing
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Spare tyre defective Spare tyre perished /cords ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear registration plate NEAR FAIL (0.1 (b))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mid central bearing (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
11 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 94,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished / cracking cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shock absorber not attached to car (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Corroded (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on in dash (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Spare tyre defective Spare tyre perished /cords ()
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mid central bearing (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mid central bearing (5.3.2 (c))
- Central Advise central prop shaft missing
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,997 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge/2mm NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear door trim missing
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- front fogs not working
- prop has been removed
- spare wheel tyre heavily perished
23 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,983 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 86,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PERISHED INNER EDGE EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,650 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pipe excessively corroded rear as marked (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,476 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track control rod (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,252 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,615 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,291 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and Undertrays fitted
5 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,460 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and full undertrays fitted
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Play in steering rack inner joints
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Play in steering rack inner joints
- Engine cover and full undertrays fitted
21 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,920 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2015 19 Jun 202619 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
3 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,489 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014 19 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,570 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,570 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,025 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012 19 Jun 20268 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
2 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,518 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2011 19 Jun 20262 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
7 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,056 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010 19 Jun 20267 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
2 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,913 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2009 19 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
7 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,584 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,623 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AP52DNE was registered on 2002-12-27
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