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BD53 CJJ

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

205,288 mi
Last recorded205,288 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 205,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

midd exhaust mount perishing but secure

Pass 13 Sep 2016 197,150 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 197,146 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

tracking problem

Pass 15 Sep 2015 189,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 189,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front wiper rubbers split on ends

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 181,870 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre is slightly uneven in tread on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 181,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre is slightly uneven in tread on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 165,274 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 164,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 143,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 143,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 130,327 miles

N/s mirror cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 130,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

N/s mirror cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 117,465 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 117,465 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2009 102,712 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 102,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 92,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 22 Sep 2008 92,856 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,325 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 83,325 miles

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

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

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

N/S Mirror cracked

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 68,433 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 68,431 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 CJJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 CJJ, 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 CJJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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