
Renault Megane
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
2242 BYMOT history
2242 BY is a black petrol Renault Megane first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 61,641 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 61,641 mi
- At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 2242 BY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Megane
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
2242 BY was last recorded at 61,641 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 61,588 miles · 12 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 53 miles
- Average per year
- 2,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 61,641 miles
- 2022 – 61,588 miles
- 2021 – 60,720 miles
- 2020 – 59,077 miles
- 2019 – 58,884 miles
- 2018 – 58,700 miles
- 2017 – 58,427 miles
- 2016 – 58,107 miles
- 2015 – 57,524 miles
- 2014 – 56,050 miles
- 2013 – 49,286 miles
- 2012 – 46,279 miles
- 2011 – 43,517 miles
- 2010 – 40,764 miles
- 2009 – 38,575 miles
- 2008 – 32,398 miles
- 2007 – 21,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,641 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 61,641 miles
- Test number
- 169125947749
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Fail61,641 miles (+53)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,641 miles
- Test number
- 371032280352
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,588 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 61,588 miles
- Test number
- 527843668030
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Fail61,588 miles (+868)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,588 miles
- Test number
- 541384714670
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,720 miles (+1,643)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 60,720 miles
- Test number
- 251341778242
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass59,077 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 59,077 miles
- Test number
- 441911238977
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail59,076 miles (+192)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,076 miles
- Test number
- 716014714623
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,884 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 58,884 miles
- Test number
- 194786470327
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail58,865 miles (+165)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,865 miles
- Test number
- 243043241461
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass58,700 miles (+273)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 58,700 miles
- Test number
- 582610014683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,427 miles (+320)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 58,427 miles
- Test number
- 263305502604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 58,107 miles
- Test number
- 795633581517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,107 miles (+583)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,107 miles
- Test number
- 829035832488
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass57,524 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 57,524 miles
- Test number
- 217616345155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,524 miles (+1,474)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,524 miles
- Test number
- 877896245143
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass56,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 56,050 miles
- Test number
- 136931374179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,050 miles (+6,764)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,050 miles
- Test number
- 275971274169
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass49,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,286 miles
- Test number
- 428489963159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,286 miles (+3,007)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,286 miles
- Test number
- 545539063116
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass46,279 miles (+2,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 46,279 miles
- Test number
- 477241672176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 43,517 miles
- Test number
- 559406661143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,517 miles (+2,753)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,517 miles
- Test number
- 416916661136
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 40,764 miles
- Test number
- 150955260120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,764 miles (+2,189)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,764 miles
- Test number
- 751805060143
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass38,575 miles (+6,177)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 38,575 miles
- Test number
- 103271279194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder car where plastic trays and coverings are cannot be eximened
Pass32,398 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 32,398 miles
- Test number
- 482018978175
- NoteFront and rear number plates slightly delamenated and will require replacement shortly
- NoteSlight play in steering rack on both sides and will require attention at a later date
Fail32,398 miles (+10,550)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,398 miles
- Test number
- 744108278142
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteFront and rear number plates slightly delamenated and will require replacement shortly
- NoteSlight play in steering rack on both sides and will require attention at a later date
Pass21,848 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 21,848 miles
- Test number
- 101537177127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,848 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,848 miles
- Test number
- 191707177132
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 2242 BY
- What vehicle is registration 2242 BY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 2242 BY on a black petrol Renault Megane first used on 16 Jun 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 2242 BY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 2242 BY expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 2242 BY?
- The MOT on 2242 BY expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 2242 BY done?
- 2242 BY was recorded at 61,641 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 2,460 miles a year.
- Has 2242 BY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 2242 BY has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on 2242 BY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 2242 BY find?
- 2242 BY passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres.
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