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BD53 CCY

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,748 mi
Last recorded153,748 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 153,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 153,748 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 147,596 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 135,768 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r shock damp

play in both track rods

slight play n/s lower ball joint

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jul 2013 135,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play n/s lower ball joint

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r shock damp

play in both track rods

Pass 8 Jun 2012 122,206 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 122,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 107,398 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 107,398 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 94,420 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 94,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,491 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 87,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,430 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 82,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,814 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 73,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,106 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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BD53 CCY is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD53 CCY, 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 CCY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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