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BD53 CEJ

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,131 mi
Last recorded160,131 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 160,131 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 159,341 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

clutch peddle anti-slip pad missing

offside track rod inner joint some play

Pass 2 Jun 2014 146,114 miles

exhaust under body heat shield insecure

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 May 2014 146,046 miles

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

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

exhaust under body heat shield insecure

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 31 May 2013 129,748 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front inner wing plastic panel insecure

Pass 18 May 2012 118,791 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake pads are low

nsf inner wheel arch cover is loose

Fail 18 May 2012 118,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake pads are low

nsf inner wheel arch cover is loose

Fail 26 May 2011 111,393 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 111,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 99,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 93,005 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 83,203 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 83,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2007 71,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 66,255 miles

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

Nearside 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 CEJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CEJ, 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 BD53 CEJ registered?

BD53 CEJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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