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BD03 EFW

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,019 mi
Last recorded108,019 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EFW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 108,019 miles

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

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

hilevel stoplight inoperative

Fail 19 Jul 2016 107,999 miles

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

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

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

hilevel stoplight inoperative

Fail 6 Jul 2015 100,397 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 100,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,885 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2013 84,537 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,796 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 13 Jul 2012 76,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,515 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 68,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,990 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,557 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,376 miles

nearside rear tyre almost to limit

Fail 7 Jul 2008 46,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre almost to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,209 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 27,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,547 miles

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

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

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 EFW is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 EFW, 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 EFW is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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