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BD53 EPE

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,210 mi
Last recorded120,210 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 120,210 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 120,210 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 110,337 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 110,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,980 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers split both front still cleaning screen

Fail 18 Nov 2013 103,772 miles

Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

wipers split both front still cleaning screen

Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,629 miles

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

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,995 miles

front discs corroded

front steering arms play

horn slightly quiet

Fail 12 Nov 2011 79,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front discs corroded

front steering arms play

horn slightly quiet

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,374 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 69,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 50,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/E trims/covers fitted.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear.

O/E trims/covers fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,515 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres side wall deteriorated but not bad enough to fail

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,602 miles

n/s/f indicator inop intermittent

rear indicators show white light

rear pads getting low

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,168 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 EPE is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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