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BD53 EOC

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,692 mi
Last recorded214,692 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 214,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 214,230 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 197,633 miles

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

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Fail 27 Sep 2012 197,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 11 Oct 2011 182,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

dent in n/s sill ok at this mot test

Pass 15 Oct 2010 168,660 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 168,660 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 158,309 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 157,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

damage to the n/s/f sill

n/s/f fog light lens is broken

o/s/f ball joint rubber is split

play in both the steering rack end joints

rear wiper is split

slight play in the foot brake pivot joint

spare tyre is slightly worn

Fail 11 Nov 2008 147,697 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front track rods slight play in ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2008 147,697 miles

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

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

both front track rods slight play in ball joint

Pass 19 Feb 2008 143,262 miles

slight play in nearside/offside inner rack ends

Pass 7 Dec 2006 119,858 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp lens broken

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 7 Dec 2006 119,858 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp lens broken

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

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 EOC is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EOC, 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 EOC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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