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BG53 ZRE

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,946 mi
Last recorded127,946 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2022 127,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to middle section brake ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to middle section brake ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 120,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to middle section brake ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to middle section brake ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 111,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 100,339 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 100,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,668 miles

EML on

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front both sides brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Sep 2017 92,668 miles

EML on

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front both sides brake pipes greased

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,133 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 92,133 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 88,354 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 83,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 77,052 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,672 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 69,672 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

o/s wiper blade split @ ends

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,573 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,568 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 52,226 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 41,209 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 41,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,773 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 30,773 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 24,401 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZRE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BG53 ZRE, 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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BG53 ZRE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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