Renault Megane (2002)
2002 Renault Megane
CarHunch analysed 39,083 real MOT records for the 2002 Renault Megane. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Renault Megane passes its MOT first time in only 70% of cases, which is 10 percentage points below the UK average—a meaningful reliability concern for a car of this age. More worryingly, over a quarter of these vehicles (26.2%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, suggesting structural or safety issues are common enough to be a real buyer consideration.
At 65,662 miles median mileage, these Meganes have covered relatively light distances for a 22-year-old car, which might partly explain the high failure rate if many are poorly maintained despite low use. With an average of 4.5 failures and 13 advisories per vehicle, expect recurring problems with brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems—get a thorough pre-purchase inspection from a specialist and budget for early repairs.
What to check before buying a 2002 Renault Megane
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 26.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (88%) | 34,226 | 70.1% | 4.55 |
| Diesel (12%) | 4,842 | 69.4% | 4.08 |
| Other (0%) | 9 | 80.4% | 1.33 |
| LPG (0%) | 6 | 73.4% | 3.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Renault Megane vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Renault Megane vehicles fall between 52,221 and 80,871 miles.
2002 Renault Megane — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 1,387 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Renault Megane
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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82.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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76%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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61.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37.1%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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35.8%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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31.7%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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