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BD03 EHS

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,586 mi
Last recorded100,586 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EHS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,586 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 100,586 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 111,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 106,682 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 106,626 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

eml on at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2011 90,945 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 90,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 73,545 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 73,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 63,446 miles

FRONT PADS LOOK LOW

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

PLAY IN RACK

REAR DISCS WEARING THIN

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,314 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 44,076 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 44,076 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,262 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 EHS is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EHS, 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 EHS registered?

BD03 EHS is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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