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BC03 VML

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

47,722 mi
Last recorded47,722 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VML
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 47,722 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 tyre badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 trye badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reversing lights not working

all brake pads and discs showing signs of overheating

steering wheel cover removed for mot

Fail 4 Mar 2024 47,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 tyre badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 trye badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reversing lights not working

all brake pads and discs showing signs of overheating

steering wheel cover removed for mot

Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,496 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,926 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 46,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 46,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,508 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 46,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,057 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear suspension cross member corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 46,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear suspension cross member corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 45,500 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,959 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt req.attn.soon. (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust outer casin corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,364 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight brake bind rear brakes

Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,533 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front abs ring br4oken

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 43,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front abs ring br4oken

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,481 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,369 miles

exhaust repaired

front tyres side walls cracking

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2011 40,369 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres side walls cracking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,090 miles

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

front tyres low

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,549 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 31,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,053 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,530 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 VML is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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