2004 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · MA04 XHK
2004 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 76,907 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2016.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Sept 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA04 XHK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2015
- 76,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA04 XHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Renault Megane (MA04 XHK) between March 2007 and March 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (29 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)”.
MA04 XHK Mileage History
- 24/03/200722,401 mi
- 18/03/200830,350 mi+7,949 mi
- 18/03/200830,350 mi
- 17/03/200938,591 mi+8,241 mi
- 25/03/200938,696 mi+105 mi
- 01/04/201047,000 mi+8,304 mi
- 06/04/201047,012 mi+12 mi
- 30/03/201155,759 mi+8,747 mi
- 16/04/201262,302 mi+6,543 mi
- 16/04/201262,302 mi
- 30/11/201264,920 mi+2,618 mi
- 30/11/201264,920 mi
- 08/01/201473,090 mi+8,170 mi
- 10/01/201473,090 mi
- 04/03/201576,906 mi+3,816 mi
- 10/03/201576,907 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,846 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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