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BF53 AYG

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,679 mi
Last recorded102,679 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,679 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 102,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid exhaust heat shield insecure (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,064 miles

condition of all exhaust rubber mountings

corroson and wear on all brake disc's

damage to n/s/r outer sill

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres only just legal 1.6mm BORDERLINE

play in steering rack o/s

rear brake pad wear low

Fail 26 Feb 2015 89,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

condition of all exhaust rubber mountings

damage to n/s/r outer sill

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres only just legal 1.6mm

play in steering rack o/s

rear brake pad wear low

wear and corrosion on all brake disc's

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,085 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2013 77,352 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,309 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim dented

nearside and offside steering rack side tube ball joints slight play should be done before next mot

Fail 23 Feb 2012 69,308 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner wheel rim dented

nearside and offside steering rack side tube ball joints slight play should be done before next mot

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,806 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,184 miles

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,763 miles

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 37,763 miles

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

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,551 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 27,550 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 AYG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AYG, 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 AYG is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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