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2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,730 mi
Last recorded194,730 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 194,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

nearside front c.v boot clip starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2012 178,804 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 169,598 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 169,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 161,352 miles

heat shield loose centre

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 30 Sep 2010 131,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

heat shield loose centre

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 1 Oct 2009 152,813 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure needs securing

Fail 30 Sep 2009 152,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure needs securing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 141,939 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 128,569 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2007 128,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 119,347 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 119,347 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 92,103 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 92,013 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust heat shield adrift and broken.

front brake pads low.

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 CFU 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 60%.

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

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