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BD03 EDJ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

106,353 mi
Last recorded106,353 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,353 miles

Centre stoplight not working

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 106,353 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre stoplight not working

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 99,097 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

centre stop light inop

different size wheels fitted to front axle

Fail 29 Jul 2014 99,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

centre stop light inop

different size wheels fitted to front axle

Fail 30 Jul 2013 89,788 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has slight scratch (wiper arc)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has slight scratch (wiper arc)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,261 miles

centre stoplight inop

rear discs in poor condition

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Jul 2012 81,261 miles

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

centre stoplight inop

rear discs in poor condition

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,258 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 78,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre stop light inop

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,681 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 74,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,587 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 61,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,882 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 54,882 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,639 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 EDJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 EDJ, 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 EDJ registered?

BD03 EDJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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