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BD53 EKK

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,762 mi
Last recorded131,762 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 131,762 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 131,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 128,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 128,619 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both fronts outers (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 126,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 126,178 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 124,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock faulty

Fail 15 Jul 2014 124,031 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock faulty

Fail 17 Jul 2013 120,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 120,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 118,286 miles

near side front tyre approaching minimum and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn too minimum and bald on edges

offside rear tyre approaching

slight play near side front track rod end

Fail 30 Jul 2012 118,286 miles

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

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

near side front tyre approaching minimum and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn too minimum and bald on edges

offside rear tyre approaching

slight play near side front track rod end

Pass 11 Aug 2011 114,603 miles

abs light flashes with right hand indicator and head lamps

both front tyres close to ware bars

flexi part of exhaust appears damaged but covered by under tray

near side front track rod end slight play

near side front wheel bearing ruff in opperation

off side rear number plate lamp requires attension

off side track rod end has play

Pass 2 Sep 2010 111,123 miles

off side rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 2 Sep 2010 111,123 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 14 Sep 2009 107,352 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 107,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,065 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 99,586 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 99,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,993 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,307 miles

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

Noise from front suspension when turning

Washer jets partially blocked

Fail 24 Jul 2006 61,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Noise from front suspension when turning

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

Washer jets partially blocked

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 EKK 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 56.5%.

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

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