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BD53 AKJ

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,212 mi
Last recorded139,212 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 AKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 139,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 127,298 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 126,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 113,877 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 113,729 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 105,735 miles

centre brake light notworking

slight play on o/s steering mechanism

Pass 6 Mar 2010 100,455 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 83,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,099 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 56,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge close to failer.

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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BD53 AKJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD53 AKJ, 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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BD53 AKJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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