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BD03 KXB

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,127 mi
Last recorded86,127 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 KXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,127 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,271 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 75,194 miles

Exhaust rattle , suspect catalytic convertor broken up .

Front brake discs worn below minimum recommended thickness .

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front foglamp not working .

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,194 miles

Exhaust rattle , suspect catalytic convertor broken up .

Front brake discs worn below minimum recommended thickness .

Offside front foglamp not working .

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,353 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 66,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on.

power stearing fluid level low.

tailgate lock faulty.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,907 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,840 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 43,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,891 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 32,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,734 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 19,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside rear brake disc starting to show signs of wear/pitting/corrosion on inner face

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 KXB is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KXB, 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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What year was BD03 KXB registered?

BD03 KXB is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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