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BC03 VMK

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,275 mi
Last recorded116,275 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VMK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 116,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine noisy

Pass 30 Nov 2017 113,827 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread perishing

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre tread bald inner edge

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 113,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread perishing

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre tread bald inner edge

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,732 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 108,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,157 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 104,103 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,285 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,058 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 92,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,551 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 86,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,449 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,717 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 68,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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 VMK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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