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BD53 FWM

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,077 mi
Last recorded79,077 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 79,003 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,488 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyres sidewall perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,846 miles

play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs poor

turbo air pipe poor

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,173 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 58,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2009 51,709 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 44,521 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,521 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,680 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,652 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,717 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit

front pads aprox 80% worn

rear pads almost at the limit of 1mm

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

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 FWM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

BD53 FWM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is BD53 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 FWM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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