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BF53 AVX

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,532 mi
Last recorded96,532 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 96,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust rubber mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,847 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 78,847 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,513 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,615 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,802 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,512 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,872 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 41,872 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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BF53 AVX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF53 AVX, 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 BF53 AVX registered?

BF53 AVX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 AVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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