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AP03 BSV

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,111 mi
Last recorded106,111 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 106,111 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,825 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 99,824 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,888 miles

Front both steering tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror glass damage

Offside Rear nail in tyre center

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

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 91,888 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front both steering tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror glass damage

Offside Rear nail in tyre center

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,658 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s wing mirror damaged(non-obligatory)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 84,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s wing mirror damaged(non-obligatory)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,547 miles

Body damage to offside outer sill.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside and offside front washer jets require adjustment.

Nearside front door mirror glass smashed.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Recommend service.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 78,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Body damage to offside outer sill.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside and offside front washer jets require adjustment.

Nearside front door mirror glass smashed.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Recommend service.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,493 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 70,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,648 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 63,648 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,234 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 55,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

O/S/R tyre has cracks all round, tread depth 3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,888 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,917 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 34,917 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,663 miles

engine management light & service light illuminated before & during test.

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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AP03 BSV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AP03 BSV, 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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AP03 BSV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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