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BD53 EKT

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,226 mi
Last recorded171,226 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 171,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 154,557 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 154,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 139,877 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 128,344 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 120,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 98,469 miles

all four tyres on 3mm of tread left. legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 20 Nov 2006 98,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

all four tyres on 3mm of tread left. legal limit is 1.6mm

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 EKT is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

BD53 EKT is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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