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BC03 VMA

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,618 mi
Last recorded60,618 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,618 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,545 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine management light illuminated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,241 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 56,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front and offside rear tyre are perished

offside front tyre close to cord on both edges

Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,374 miles

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,058 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 31,058 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,474 miles

rear tyres mis shaped

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,442 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 29,442 miles

Nearside 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 cv boot seeping grease

rear lights have slight rear light interaction

Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,090 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 29,090 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,227 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 28,227 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,387 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 25,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake discs scored

Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,387 miles

nearside front brake disc scored

Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,306 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all tyres perishing (except spare)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 23,306 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all tyres perishing (except spare)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 19,658 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,346 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 13,344 miles

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

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 VMA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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