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BD03 BRX

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,193 mi
Last recorded148,193 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 148,193 miles

Nearside play in steering tie rod

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 May 2018 148,187 miles

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

Nearside play in steering tie rod

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 May 2018 148,179 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flex i joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wire broken (3.4.3)

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 146,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake is grabbing slightly.

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mount. (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 135,841 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 129,350 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

front exhaust deteriorating

Fail 15 Aug 2013 129,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 117,493 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 117,282 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 102,492 miles

Both front suspension top mounts sticking slightly and a noise apparent,but fault found?.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Wiper blades dragging accross the screen.

Fail 6 Aug 2011 102,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front suspension top mounts sticking slightly and a noise apparent,but fault found?.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Wiper blades dragging accross the screen.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,303 miles

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

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside seat belt slow to retract

Fail 11 Aug 2010 86,303 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,681 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack inner joint on offside

Fail 12 Aug 2008 55,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack inner joint on offside

Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,850 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,503 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 15,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BD03 BRX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BD03 BRX, 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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BD03 BRX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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