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BF03 AHZ

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,416 mi
Last recorded126,416 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 AHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 126,416 miles

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

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

brake percentage 50% only just passed

Pass 22 Aug 2016 119,145 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 119,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 112,624 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 112,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 105,715 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,734 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 98,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 91,783 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2012 91,783 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,789 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 80,789 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,622 miles

front + rear discs pitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Aug 2010 74,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front + rear discs pitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,435 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel flap difficult to open,

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 54,693 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel flap difficult to open,

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,918 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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BF03 AHZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF03 AHZ, 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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BF03 AHZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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