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BD53 EOM

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,591 mi
Last recorded141,591 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 141,591 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working middle (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 137,611 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r bearing noisy

Pass 11 Feb 2014

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 108,404 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 108,404 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2011 99,760 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,760 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,124 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 84,321 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 73,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 63,817 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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 May 2007 63,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 EOM is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EOM, 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 EOM registered?

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

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