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BC03 VLY

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,747 mi
Last recorded86,747 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reccomend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 86,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reccomend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,081 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 82,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 76,989 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f fog light damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2016 76,989 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from centre mirror (8.3.1e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,204 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front inner steering rack joint has play

nearside front seat has movement on its subframe

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall , cords not exposed

rear screen deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2014 62,436 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,608 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,293 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 52,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,714 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Fail 17 Aug 2011 46,714 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)

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,190 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,437 miles

slight leak on power steering pump

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,144 miles

both rear tyres close to the 1.6 limit

Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,464 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,915 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 VLY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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The MOT history for BC03 VLY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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