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BD53 CFZ

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

226,470 mi
Last recorded226,470 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 226,470 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 215,814 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 202,760 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 186,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 165,194 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 153,114 miles

damage to n/s/r of vehicle.

slight play in o/s steering rack aarm.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 152,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s/r of vehicle.

slight play in o/s steering rack aarm.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 149,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

damage to n/s/r of vehicle.

front valance cover loose.

o/s washer partly blocked.

o/s/f anti-roll bar link arm gaiter split.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 137,016 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2010 119,853 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 119,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,443 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 97,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,502 miles

n/s and o/s frt innerarch covers broken

surface rust to all discs

Fail 10 Jan 2008 75,502 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s frt innerarch covers broken

o/s frt flexie marked no cords at test time

slight play n/s frt wheel

surface rust to all discs

Pass 13 Oct 2006 65,813 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

UNDERTRAYH FITTED RESTRICTING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONMENTS

Fail 13 Oct 2006 65,813 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wipers split

n/s door mirror cracked

undertray fitted restricting view of testable componments

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 CFZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CFZ, 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 CFZ registered?

BD53 CFZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2003.

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