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BD03 HDK

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,219 mi
Last recorded105,219 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HDK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,219 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

service light on

Fail 25 Jan 2017 105,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

service light on

Pass 3 Feb 2016 101,149 miles

Front wipers smear and noisy on screen

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

coolant leak

service light on

Fail 3 Feb 2016 101,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Front wipers smear and noisy on screen

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

coolant leak

service light on

Pass 31 Jan 2015 90,751 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 90,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2014 80,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jan 2014 80,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,776 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,262 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

air-bag warning light illuminated

slight noise rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,672 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 54,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 47,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,587 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,220 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,923 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 HDK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HDK, 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 HDK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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