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BD53 DVU

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,587 mi
Last recorded125,587 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 DVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 125,587 miles

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

Grease around both front c.v. boots

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 116,796 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

the center exhaust rubber mounting is deteriorating

the rear offside brake is dragin very slightly

Pass 3 May 2013 107,794 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 101,434 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 98,010 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 98,009 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,922 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,207 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,280 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 88,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

O/S WIPER BLADE SLIGHT SPLITS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,324 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 84,324 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 77,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 77,335 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 DVU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DVU, 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 DVU registered?

BD53 DVU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BD53 DVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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