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BD03 EFH

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,623 mi
Last recorded99,623 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EFH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 99,623 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Steering system excessively rough spring mounts (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,882 miles

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

slight play n/s rack end

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,880 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,528 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insercure

o/s/f top shock absorber bearing siezed

Fail 7 Aug 2015 86,520 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insercure

o/s/f top shock absorber bearing siezed

Fail 10 Jul 2015 85,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear heatshield loose

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and perishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,298 miles

n/s front coilspring sitting to one side but not likely to cause a problem

n/s rear axle brake pipe corrodeing

n/s steering rack has slight play in rack and trackrod end balljoint

o/s rear inner brake disc badly corroded and slight fluctuation

Fail 31 Jul 2014 81,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front coilspring sitting to one side but not likely to cause a problem

n/s rear axle brake pipe corrodeing

n/s steering rack has slight play in rack and trackrod end balljoint

o/s rear inner brake disc badly corroded and slight fluctuation

Pass 28 May 2013 76,433 miles

all discs rusty proberly due to standing

Fail 28 May 2013 76,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

all discs rusty proberly due to standing

Pass 4 Aug 2012 72,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,546 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,059 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,027 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,158 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 35,986 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,986 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 EFH is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EFH, 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 EFH is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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