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BF03 UDN

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,308 mi
Last recorded113,308 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UDN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 113,308 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coils springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front ball joint dust covers deteriorated (poor condition)

harsh play in offside and nearside front inner steering rack arms (border line pass)

stone chips in windscreen

wipers poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,047 miles

coil springs worn and corroded

exhaust rubber deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn

harsh play in nearside front inner steering rack knuckle (border line pass)

offside and nearside front seat belts slighhtly slow at retracting

oil leak

wipers slight poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 82,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 82,857 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,747 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 65,747 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,571 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 32,571 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,251 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 25,233 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on edges

small cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,495 miles

advise spare wheel fitted to n/s/r

Fail 13 Mar 2006 19,495 miles

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

advise spare tyre fitted on n/s/r

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 UDN is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF03 UDN, 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 UDN is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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