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BG53 VTY

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,583 mi
Last recorded83,583 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,583 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,932 miles

Advise high level brake light not working

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,932 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Advise high level brake light not working

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 70,886 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 70,886 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,233 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,223 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,015 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 49,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,706 miles

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

centre brake lamp inoprative.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,604 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop.

o/s door check strap faulty.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 18,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stop lamp inop.

o/s door check strap faulty.

Pass 21 Oct 2006 16,981 miles

under body engine tray fitted

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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BG53 VTY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG53 VTY, 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 BG53 VTY registered?

BG53 VTY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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