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BD03 ECZ

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,158 mi
Last recorded100,158 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ECZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 100,158 miles

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

front under coverfitted obscuring some components

slight wear in n/s rack

Fail 9 May 2014 100,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front under coverfitted obscuring some components

slight wear in n/s rack

Pass 13 May 2013 91,557 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

center silencer baffles rattle

slight waer in n/s rack and pinion

Fail 13 May 2013 91,557 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both top shoker front bearings poor

center silencer baffles rattle

slight waer in n/s rack and pinion

Pass 4 May 2012 80,357 miles

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

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

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

both front shocker top bearings poor

Pass 5 May 2011 68,676 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

dent in n / s rear wheel rim

o/s front bottom ball joint poor

o/s top suspension bearing poor front

rear brake pads low

Fail 5 May 2011 68,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres close to limit

dent in n / s rear wheel rim

o/s front bottom ball joint poor

o/s top suspension bearing poor front

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,357 miles

o/s front top bearing poor

Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,357 miles

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

o/s front top bearing poor

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,554 miles

dent in front o/s rim

front disc pads low

Fail 2 Apr 2008 28,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,366 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,218 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 11,792 miles

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

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 ECZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ECZ, 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 ECZ registered?

BD03 ECZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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