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BF53 BBO

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,885 mi
Last recorded99,885 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 99,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,959 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front tyre getting low

front brake pads low

fuel tank looks wet

Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,959 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

front brake pads low

fuel tank looks wet

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,526 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low and perished

windscreen damaged within swept area

Fail 22 Jun 2015 89,526 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low and perished

windscreen damaged within swept area

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,557 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,542 miles

nearside front tyre worn low and bald on outer edge

nearside mirror insecure

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2013 82,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn low and bald on outer edge

nearside mirror insecure

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,552 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 80,552 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 75,655 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 70,277 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,277 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 66,791 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 66,791 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,332 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 43,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,401 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 BBO 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 55.6%.

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 BBO, 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 BBO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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