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AO03 BMU

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,638 mi
Last recorded92,638 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BMU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,638 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,797 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 89,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner Steering rack damaged and unserviceable rack ends excessivly worn (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,221 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 81,853 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

exhaust heater cover loose

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,203 miles

slight play n/s rack

Fail 12 Feb 2014 72,203 miles

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

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

slight play n/s rack

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,692 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 66,692 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,755 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 59,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,424 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,576 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 44,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,633 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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AO03 BMU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO03 BMU, 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 AO03 BMU registered?

AO03 BMU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is AO03 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 BMU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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