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BC03 BNJ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,695 mi
Last recorded115,695 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 BNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 115,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,658 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

condition both rear axle bushs

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion and wear on both rear brake discs and pads-o/s Borderline

engine management light on

fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 28 Jan 2016 111,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

both rear tyres 2mm

condition both rear axle bushs

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion and wear on both rear brake discs and pads-o/s Borderline

engine management light on

fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,215 miles

engine management light on

front brake balance

off side front and both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm on edges

rear tyres splitting BORDERLINE

security off near side mirror BORDERLINE

wear on front brake discs

wear on rear brake discs and pads BORDERLINE

Fail 22 Jan 2015 105,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

engine management light on

front brake balance

off side front and both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm on edges

rear tyres splitting BORDERLINE

security off near side mirror BORDERLINE

wear on front brake discs

wear on rear brake discs and pads BORDERLINE

Fail 27 Jan 2014 98,005 miles

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

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

corrosion and wear on rear brake disc's

engine management light on

front brake balance n/s slow

o/s/r tyre wall

security of n/s mirror

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,005 miles

corrosion and wear on rear brake disc's

engine management light on

front brake balance n/s slow

o/s/r tyre wall

security of n/s mirror

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,028 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 81,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 75,316 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,679 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,739 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 63,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 56,967 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 47,621 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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BC03 BNJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 BC03 BNJ, 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 BC03 BNJ registered?

BC03 BNJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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