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BC03 VLW

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,343 mi
Last recorded69,343 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VLW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 69,343 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 69,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 69,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,649 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 67,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and separated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,894 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,870 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,438 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 57,926 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 18 May 2018 57,926 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Rear cross over support coroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,894 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 54,894 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 51,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,338 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,918 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 43,918 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,969 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,202 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,384 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 33,384 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,514 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,445 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 VLW is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

BC03 VLW is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 August 2003.

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