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BD03 EZT

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,537 mi
Last recorded116,537 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EZT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 116,537 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 116,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/F and O/S/F ABs wires not secure

Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,630 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 109,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

non standard exhaust mount

o/s/f tyre is split inner wall

rear disks corroded / worn

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2010 95,127 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

non standard exhaust mount

o/s/f tyre is split inner wall

rear disks corroded / worn

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,736 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 92,732 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,600 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,935 miles

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2006

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

n/s/f and o/s/f track control rods slight wear

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 EZT is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EZT, 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 EZT is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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