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BD03 FDG

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,421 mi
Last recorded179,421 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 179,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 179,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 179,295 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users anti-freeze/coolant leak appears to be around water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn clamped end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Caliper parking brake mechanism seized (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no flow (3.5 (a))

Bonnet damaged- hard to open but functional

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension noise when driving over bumps but unable to replicate on test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 169,372 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 158,840 miles

engine under tray insecure o/s

Fail 1 Apr 2017 158,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened leaking oil (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine under tray insecure o/s

Pass 5 Mar 2016 153,532 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear wiper worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 148,649 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 148,649 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 139,181 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

boot lid strut worn both

Pass 14 Mar 2013 131,037 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 122,263 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 122,263 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,293 miles

rear discs and pads getting low

slight pitting and deterioation front brake discs

Fail 11 Mar 2011 115,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear discs and pads getting low

slight pitting and deterioation front brake discs

Pass 15 May 2010 108,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 99,629 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,242 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,523 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 85,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 69,070 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 FDG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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