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BF53 BCE

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,453 mi
Last recorded123,453 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 123,453 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective starting to crack (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear outer door handle slightly sticking

Fail 21 Aug 2019 123,427 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective starting to crack (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear outer door handle slightly sticking

Pass 29 Aug 2018 122,354 miles

check injection light on

service light on

Fail 29 Aug 2018 122,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

check injection light on

service light on

Pass 31 Jul 2017 121,409 miles

both head light lenses tarnished

eml light on

Fail 31 Jul 2017 121,409 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracked

both head light lenses tarnished

eml light on

front discs worn

front pads low

front pads low

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 120,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,791 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 117,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,394 miles

Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 111,394 miles

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

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

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

Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,911 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 104,307 miles

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

rear brake discs will need replaceing in the near future

Pass 18 Aug 2011 104,307 miles

rear brake discs will need replaceing in the near future

Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,516 miles

Both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion. Not failable at this stage, however replacement is advised.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

horn not very loud

Fail 13 Aug 2009 93,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

horn not very loud

Pass 24 Jul 2008 85,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 78,826 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 78,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 BCE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BCE, 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 BCE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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