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BF53 BBE

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,505 mi
Last recorded147,505 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 BBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 147,505 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bottom engine mount worn

Fail 6 Nov 2014 147,505 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bottom engine mount worn

Pass 5 Oct 2013 138,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f iner tie rod slight play

o/s/f iner tie rod slight play

rear disk scored

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 133,509 miles

steering lock not engaging

Fail 10 Oct 2012 133,509 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

steering lock not engaging

Pass 6 Oct 2011 127,257 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 127,195 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 120,863 miles

judder from offside front brake

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front tyre on limit

play in offside of steering rack

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 4 Oct 2010 120,854 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

judder from offside front brake

nearside front wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front tyre on limit

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2009 110,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 110,368 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 96,714 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 96,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 82,243 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 68,132 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,237 miles

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 BBE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF53 BBE, 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 BBE registered?

BF53 BBE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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