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AD52 BFL

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,285 mi
Last recorded103,285 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,285 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,157 miles

both top mount bearings noisy

o/s washer poor but suficiant fluid

Fail 20 Jun 2014 103,083 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both top mount bearings noisy

o/s washer poor but suficiant fluid

Fail 22 Jun 2013 95,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,139 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,648 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 85,632 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,025 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,025 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,113 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 65,113 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,218 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,710 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,992 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,169 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 36,139 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AD52 BFL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 BFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD52 BFL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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