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BC02 YUY

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,464 mi
Last recorded72,464 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YUY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 72,464 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 72,464 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,848 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 55,512 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,770 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 46,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,300 miles

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

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

n/s sill has damage

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,462 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc sored and front disc sored

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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BC02 YUY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC02 YUY, 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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BC02 YUY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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