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Renault Megane

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y252 RBFMOT history

Y252 RBF is a black petrol Renault Megane first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 66,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

Y252 RBF black Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
66,466 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 RBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 RBF was last recorded at 66,466 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 21,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2022: 44,645 miles, lower than 66,437 miles on 4 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,645 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
21,821 miles
Average per year
1,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,466 miles
  • 2021 – 66,437 miles
  • 2019 – 66,120 miles
  • 2018 – 65,487 miles
  • 2017 – 65,480 miles
  • 2016 – 65,472 miles
  • 2015 – 65,466 miles
  • 2014 – 65,129 miles
  • 2013 – 65,004 miles
  • 2012 – 64,661 miles
  • 2011 – 64,186 miles
  • 2010 – 63,536 miles
  • 2009 – 62,929 miles
  • 2008 – 61,121 miles
  • 2007 – 54,291 miles
  • 2006 – 49,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,466 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,466 miles (+21,821)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    362065826323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,645 miles (-21,792)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,645 miles
    Test number
    575612674928
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass66,437 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,437 miles
    Test number
    109457872465
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

  4. Fail66,436 miles (+316)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,436 miles
    Test number
    147869419113
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both connections loose too! (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel pipe insecure near inner flitch runs close to crank pulley (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

  5. Pass66,120 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    411655034069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,487 miles
    Test number
    770937017155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,487 miles (+7)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,487 miles
    Test number
    880533469572
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,480 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    722919288798
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perishing
    • AdvisorySlight binding on n/s/f brake

  9. Fail65,480 miles (+8)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,480 miles
    Test number
    991041186474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perishing
    • AdvisorySlight binding on n/s/f brake

  10. Pass65,472 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    205946911991
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass65,466 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    937281775087
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre heavily perishing

  12. Fail65,466 miles (+337)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    687761275069
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre heavily perishing

  13. Pass65,129 miles (+8)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    299986684003
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteAll underside suspension componants surface corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished replace asap

  14. Fail65,121 miles (+117)3 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,121 miles
    Test number
    319317974057
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll underside suspension componants surface corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished replace asap

  15. Pass65,004 miles (+6)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,004 miles
    Test number
    129962743436
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir-bag warning light illuminated
    • NoteEngine lower stabilizer rubber worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre beginning to perish
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs

  16. Fail64,998 miles (+337)2 dangerous6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,998 miles
    Test number
    836015233018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine lower stabilizer rubber worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre beginning to perish
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs

  17. Pass64,661 miles (+475)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,661 miles
    Test number
    528582732071
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked but not showing cords at time of test
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked but not showing cords at time of test

  18. Pass64,186 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,186 miles
    Test number
    169135931053
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteAirbag light is on

  19. Fail64,182 miles (+646)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,182 miles
    Test number
    336912431060
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteAirbag light is on

  20. Pass63,536 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,536 miles
    Test number
    171693830491
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail63,495 miles (+566)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,495 miles
    Test number
    991423820084
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass62,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,929 miles
    Test number
    323014229006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,929 miles (+1,808)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,929 miles
    Test number
    803749409080
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass61,121 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,121 miles
    Test number
    101467208003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,291 miles
    Test number
    164045007003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,291 miles (+5,257)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,291 miles
    Test number
    972465207066
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass49,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    634755606057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y252 RBF

Does Y252 RBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 RBF expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 RBF?
The MOT on Y252 RBF expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 RBF done?
Y252 RBF was recorded at 66,466 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 1,081 miles a year.
Has Y252 RBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 RBF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y252 RBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y252 RBF find?
Y252 RBF passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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