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BF53 AWM

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,889 mi
Last recorded137,889 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 137,889 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 137,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 132,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 122,738 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 122,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,058 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 114,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 101,573 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

N/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 101,401 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

N/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 88,904 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 72,695 miles

Both front tyres low on tread.

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

Slight play in N/S/F Inner track rod joint.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,695 miles

Both front tyres low on tread.

Slight play in N/S/F Inner track rod joint.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,264 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 59,219 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp water in lamp

Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,395 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,824 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 32,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 AWM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BF53 AWM, 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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BF53 AWM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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