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BC03 VMP

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,956 mi
Last recorded62,956 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear vibration damper bar corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 62,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear vibration damper bar corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,173 miles

Driver side Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Driver side Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Passenger side Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Passenger side Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,683 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,076 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

slight play at lower stabilizer bar

wiper motor noisey

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,217 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 45,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,988 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,752 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriation

power steering leak from switch underneath alternator

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,386 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriation

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,535 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 23,534 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,583 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 VMP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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