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BD03 EJA

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,826 mi
Last recorded63,826 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 63,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 62,829 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 62,829 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,796 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 61,796 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,911 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,083 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,022 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 57,006 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,019 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,635 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,304 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 51,853 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,140 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,140 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,073 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,331 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 29,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,385 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 EJA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

BD03 EJA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is BD03 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 EJA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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