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BD53 CCJ

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,560 mi
Last recorded96,560 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,560 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,313 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pipes corroded

slight play in the steering

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,487 miles

o/s cv boot splitting

Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,245 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,931 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,795 miles

both front suspension top mounts noisey when turned

engine management light on

Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension top mounts noisey when turned

engine management light on

frnot o/s n/s tyres worn badly on inner edges

rear n/s tyre getting low tread

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,815 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,712 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,416 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,292 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,473 miles

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

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

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 CCJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CCJ, 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 CCJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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