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BD53 DLF

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,188 mi
Last recorded112,188 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 DLF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 112,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear base loose.

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

Slight lipping to rear brake disc.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 112,188 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside parking brake reading low 77kgf,offside 119kgf.

Nearside rear base loose.

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

Slight lipping to rear brake disc.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 112,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre exhaust mounting rubber cracked

clicking noise on front suspension legs when steering turned

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,899 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 81,607 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 81,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EML Light on on arrival

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Rear inner brake pads worn thin

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Top strut mountings click

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,215 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 77,214 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,877 miles

**BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH AND NAILS IN TREADS**.

**REAR BRAKE DISCS (ESPECIALLY OFF SIDE)WORN THIN AND EXCESSIVELY CORRODED ON INNER SIDE.**

Near side front ABS lead insecure.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 71,877 miles

**BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH AND NAILS IN TREADS**.

**REAR BRAKE DISCS (ESPECIALLY OFF SIDE)WORN THIN AND EXCESSIVELY CORRODED ON INNER SIDE.**

Near side front ABS lead insecure.

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 66,292 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut but not reached the cords

Fail 15 Nov 2008 66,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut but not reached the cords

Pass 17 Nov 2007 58,296 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 58,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,485 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 DLF is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

BD53 DLF is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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