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BF53 CVE

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,191 mi
Last recorded131,191 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 CVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 131,191 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 131,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 107,048 miles

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

fuel tank damp

nearside front tyre damage to inner side wall (strong advisory)

oil level low

Fail 31 Mar 2014 107,047 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

fuel tank damp

nearside front tyre damage to inner side wall (strong advisory)

oil level low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 98,347 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 98,346 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 97,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

possible leak fuel tank area

Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,882 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 93,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc heavily worn

Fail 21 Dec 2010 93,446 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc heavily worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,154 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 59,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,667 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 46,667 miles

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

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 CVE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CVE, 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 CVE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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