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BD53 FYU

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,056 mi
Last recorded95,056 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and grinds when turning (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 95,022 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and grinds when turning (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,222 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,863 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 82,863 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,857 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,960 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Nov 2010 71,960 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Dec 2009 65,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,632 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,251 miles

slight play to nearside front tie rod

Fail 4 Dec 2008 59,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play to nearside front tie rod

Pass 24 Nov 2007 50,904 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link joint

slight wear in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Dec 2006 36,988 miles

front brake pads 90% worn.

n/s rear tyre tread 2.5mm only.205/55 16v.

slight play in o/s inner rack 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 FYU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FYU, 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 FYU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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