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BF53 BBN

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,897 mi
Last recorded140,897 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 BBN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 140,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16, 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 ~2mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Apr 2016 140,654 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16, 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 ~2mm, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 May 2015 137,194 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2015 137,194 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 123,182 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

noise from front suspension.

offside outer sill damaged.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 123,182 miles

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

noise from front suspension.

offside outer sill damaged.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 115,895 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

disks worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,470 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 100,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,228 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 93,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 87,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 87,116 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 80,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 80,019 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 71,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 62,738 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 BBN is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BBN, 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 BBN is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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