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AD52 BFU

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,614 mi
Last recorded112,614 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 112,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 105,636 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 105,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,100 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 90,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,879 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 87,879 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,886 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 75,063 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 67,959 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,037 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,328 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,258 miles

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 BFU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFU, 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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What year was AD52 BFU registered?

AD52 BFU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AD52 BFU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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