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BJ53 AFY

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,302 mi
Last recorded83,302 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 AFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 83,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and perforated (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Lower engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,392 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,630 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 68,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,008 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 64,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front,n/s rear,o/s rear tyre treads worn low

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jan 2013 57,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s front,n/s rear,o/s rear tyre treads worn low

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,618 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,881 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,853 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,513 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,084 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 16,051 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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BJ53 AFY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ53 AFY, 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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BJ53 AFY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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