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BD03 EOX

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,847 mi
Last recorded104,847 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EOX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 104,843 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury RADIO AERIAL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,588 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 96,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR - UNDERNEATH FUEL TANK AND ACROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

REAR SUPPORT BRACE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,543 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion on rear underbody bar

Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,751 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,505 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear soft top window clouded and slightly damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2015 78,307 miles

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear soft top window clouded and slightly damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,393 miles

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

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

immobiliser intermittent fault.

rear plastic window in soft top cracked and fogged over.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 71,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

immobiliser intermittent fault.

rear plastic window in soft top cracked and fogged over.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,079 miles

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

Oil leak

hazards starts flashing at times-suspect immobilizer fault

Fail 26 Feb 2013 61,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

eml on engine missfiring

hazards starts flashing at times-suspect immobilizer fault

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,262 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs badly corroded on inner face

Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,262 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs badly corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on exhaust in places

front number plate damaged

grease around both front outer cv boot clips

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,737 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 44,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

slight leak on off side outer c.v boot

Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,613 miles

timing belt has been adjusted too tight (very loud whining noise)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 40,613 miles

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

timing belt has been adjusted too tight (very loud whining noise)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 33,205 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 33,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,255 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 EOX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EOX, 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 EOX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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