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PJ53 BWE

2003 Renault Megane · Diesel · 1461cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1461cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Renault Megane Diesel 1461cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 168,506 miles on the clock, averaging 8,411 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 BWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,411

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,506 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 BWE 22k59k96k132k169k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage163,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage156,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,651 miles
Since last MOT+2,848 miles
PASS
Mileage153,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,906 miles
PASS
Mileage149,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,897 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage144,717 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
PASS
Mileage144,476 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,470 miles
Since last MOT+10,377 miles
PASS
Mileage134,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,093 miles
Since last MOT+10,683 miles
PASS
Mileage123,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,410 miles
Since last MOT+15,426 miles
PASS
Mileage107,984 miles
Since last MOT+16,515 miles
PASS
Mileage91,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,469 miles
Since last MOT+16,137 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,332 miles
Since last MOT+18,762 miles
PASS
Mileage56,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,570 miles
Since last MOT+17,120 miles
PASS
Mileage39,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage35,686 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage32,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,483 miles
PASS
Mileage25,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage22,494 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 BWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1461cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 BWE

What car is PJ53 BWE?

PJ53 BWE is a black Renault Megane, diesel (1461cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ53 BWE?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 BWE was 168,506 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 BWE passed its MOT?

PJ53 BWE has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2024.

Is PJ53 BWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 BWE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PJ53 BWE?

PJ53 BWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.