2004 Renault Megane 1.4L Petrol · EP04 ACU

On 10 February 2023, at 108,973 miles, the Megane passed its MOT with no defects or advisories recorded. That pass came three days after an initial failure on 7 February 2023, and the same pattern appears in the previous year: a fail on 24 February 2022 at 103,673 miles followed by a pass the next day. The vehicle is therefore roadworthy on paper, and the maintenance trend appears stable. The fails show no recorded defect reasons, which is unusual, but the quick retests indicate the issues were minor and rectified without delay. There is no evidence of a worsening mechanical condition across the two annual cycles. The mileage is consistent with light use. From 25 February 2022 to 10 February 2023 the car covered 5,300 miles, which aligns with its overall yearly average of roughly 4,950 miles across 22 years. There are no gaps in the MOT record or sudden jumps in recorded mileage, so the car has likely been used steadily rather than left standing for long periods. The accumulated 108,973 miles is low for a vehicle of this age, but the annual pattern suggests regular driving. Because both passes carried zero advisories, the record does not flag any recurring faults with the suspension, brakes, or structure. That is a clean slate, but it should not replace a hands-on check. Any buyer should pay particular attention to the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake pipes on this generation of Megane, as these often corrode or wear without immediately failing an emissions-based test. The sills and floorpan should also be examined for hidden corrosion, especially as the car is over twenty years old. The fail-then-pass sequence, with no details recorded for the fails, leaves a slight question mark over what was repaired, so a visual and physical inspection by an independent garage before purchase remains advisable.