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Renault Megane

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y252 BCWMOT history

Y252 BCW is a red petrol Renault Megane first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 126,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

Y252 BCW red Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2024
Mileage
126,664 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 BCW was last recorded at 126,664 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,663 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,664 miles
  • 2022 – 124,295 miles
  • 2021 – 122,403 miles
  • 2020 – 120,120 miles
  • 2019 – 116,903 miles
  • 2018 – 115,715 miles
  • 2017 – 114,791 miles
  • 2016 – 113,510 miles
  • 2015 – 111,382 miles
  • 2014 – 109,596 miles
  • 2013 – 107,457 miles
  • 2012 – 103,968 miles
  • 2011 – 99,823 miles
  • 2010 – 95,087 miles
  • 2009 – 89,452 miles
  • 2008 – 84,364 miles
  • 2007 – 78,193 miles
  • 2006 – 73,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,664 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding (near rear axel/fuel tank area)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Advise slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lens slight discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,664 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,664 miles
    Test number
    971486264760
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding (near rear axel/fuel tank area)

  2. Fail126,663 miles (+2,368)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,663 miles
    Test number
    181299558570
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding (near rear axel/fuel tank area)

  3. Pass124,295 miles (+1,892)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,295 miles
    Test number
    291536050360
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,403 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,403 miles
    Test number
    803707272459
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight oil leak from engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lens slight discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail122,369 miles (+2,249)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,369 miles
    Test number
    920715853101
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight oil leak from engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lens slight discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass120,120 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,120 miles
    Test number
    796004664774
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

  7. Fail120,120 miles (+3,217)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,120 miles
    Test number
    479411102896
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

  8. Pass116,903 miles (+1,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    100028049718
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has surface cracks
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass115,715 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,715 miles
    Test number
    390967883867
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail115,691 miles (+900)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,691 miles
    Test number
    485064631542
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass114,791 miles (+1,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    579368515070
    • AdvisoryRear rear number plate some delamination
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  12. Pass113,510 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,510 miles
    Test number
    141812112502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryThird brake light inop

  13. Fail113,439 miles (+2,057)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,439 miles
    Test number
    729433347451
    • FailureRear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced brace bar corroded and missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryThird brake light inop

  14. Pass111,382 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    487765985016
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished
    • NoteRear anti vibration bar corroded/snapped

  15. Fail111,382 miles (+1,786)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    566255585065
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished
    • NoteRear anti vibration bar corroded/snapped

  16. Pass109,596 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    317337974093
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBottom part of radicater showing signs of leakage
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteRear lateral bar missing

  17. Fail109,596 miles (+2,139)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    767357374032
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBottom part of radicater showing signs of leakage
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteRear lateral bar missing

  18. Fail107,457 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,457 miles
    Test number
    199213673038
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteRear stayberlizer bar corroded

  19. Pass107,457 miles (+3,489)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,457 miles
    Test number
    899203373017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteRear stayberlizer bar corroded

  20. Pass103,968 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,968 miles
    Test number
    187093672061
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft giater cracked in places

  21. Fail103,968 miles (+4,145)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,968 miles
    Test number
    409153572000
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft giater cracked in places
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  22. Pass99,823 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,823 miles
    Test number
    357405271028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,087 miles
    Test number
    691113790012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail95,087 miles (+5,635)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,087 miles
    Test number
    730083090002
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass89,452 miles (+5,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,452 miles
    Test number
    321674669004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass84,364 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,364 miles
    Test number
    224657568070
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall damaged

  27. Fail84,364 miles (+6,171)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,364 miles
    Test number
    274247668026
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall damaged

  28. Pass78,193 miles (+4,689)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,193 miles
    Test number
    184634397445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

  29. Pass73,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    362793996077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail73,504 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    421413296064
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about Y252 BCW

Does Y252 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 BCW expired on 5 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 BCW?
The MOT on Y252 BCW expired on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 BCW done?
Y252 BCW was recorded at 126,664 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 3,133 miles a year.
Has Y252 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 BCW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y252 BCW 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 Y252 BCW find?
Y252 BCW passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: brake pipes corroding (near rear axel/fuel tank area).

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