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BJ03 YPL

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,950 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,952 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,948 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,685 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 55,841 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded on inside.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,049 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,564 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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BJ03 YPL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ03 YPL, 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 BJ03 YPL registered?

BJ03 YPL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 YPL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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