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BF03 YMW

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,435 mi
Last recorded65,435 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YMW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60 / 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60 / 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,095 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,025 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 62,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,900 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn hold (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view side (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear rear brakes only just meeting req

Rear unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 1 Oct 2016 59,000 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn hold (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view side (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear rear brakes only just meeting req

Rear unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,227 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 56,227 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,417 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 54,417 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 52,633 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,152 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r/ discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,027 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,169 miles

center stop light not working

off side rear shocker worn ( noisy ) need atention

Fail 11 Sep 2009 41,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

center stop light not working

off side rear shocker worn ( noisy )

Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,942 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 33,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,380 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 24,380 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2006 19,199 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 19,199 miles

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

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 YMW is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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