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BD03 ECJ

2003 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,269 mi
Last recorded166,269 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ECJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 166,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 166,268 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 158,099 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 158,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 142,025 miles

oil leak on engine

slight perishing in o/s/f outer drive shaft gatter

slight play in n/s and o/s/f steering rack tie bar arms inner joint

Pass 11 Sep 2009 120,140 miles

slight dampness around n/s front, outer cv gaiter

slight play in o/s front, steering rack inner joint

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

uneven wear showing on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2008 102,610 miles

slight free play in steering(steering rack fitted)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack track rod inner joint.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 93,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,293 miles

slight play in n/s front steering track-rod

Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,082 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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BD03 ECJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD03 ECJ, 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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What year was BD03 ECJ registered?

BD03 ECJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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