2004 Renault Megane 1.4L Petrol · NC53 FKT
2004 Renault Megane (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 104,558 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NC53 FKT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 104,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NC53 FKT MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Renault Megane (NC53 FKT) between November 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
NC53 FKT Mileage History
- 09/11/202192,819 mi
- 10/11/202296,500 mi+3,681 mi
- 19/10/202399,404 mi+2,904 mi
- 28/10/2024104,558 mi+5,154 mi
- 28/10/2024104,558 mi
Average of roughly 3,956 miles per year across 5 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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