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BD03 EMK

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,555 mi
Last recorded93,555 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EMK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 93,555 miles

Engine mount has slight play

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 93,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Engine mount has slight play

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,916 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,916 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,569 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 53,569 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,201 miles

rear brake discs worn thin / pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 43,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn thin / pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,137 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 21,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,475 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,076 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 16,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 EMK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EMK, 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 EMK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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