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BC03 FJZ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,727 mi
Last recorded159,727 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 159,727 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 159,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 151,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 146,140 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 146,140 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 138,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 132,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 122,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 115,838 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 115,838 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,823 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 107,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 99,142 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 88,233 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,233 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 63,723 miles

exhaust rear section starting to split along seam and leaking slightly. offside rear brake disc is in a poor condition and will require attention.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 63,146 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section starting to split along seam and leaking slightly. offside rear brake disc is in a poor condition and will require attention.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,020 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 51,020 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,188 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 41,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit of 1.6mm and would strongly advise it to be replaced.

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 FJZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BC03 FJZ, 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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BC03 FJZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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