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BD53 EPP

2003 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,500 mi
Last recorded141,500 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 141,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 141,500 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 140,184 miles

Nearside Front cv boot has slight leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 140,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front cv boot has slight leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 136,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heat shield loose

Fail 16 Nov 2018 136,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail strut top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heat shield loose

Pass 7 Nov 2017 132,602 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 132,584 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres worn close limit on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 127,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Fail 14 Nov 2016 127,663 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Nov 2015 122,961 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 122,961 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 117,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 117,728 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,779 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 112,779 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,274 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 107,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front worn close to wear bars

Pass 11 Nov 2011 101,884 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 101,884 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,643 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,149 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 90,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,431 miles

slight bind on off side rear brake

Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,880 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 EPP is a 2003 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EPP, 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 EPP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2003.

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