2004 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · PJ53 TJZ
2004 Renault Megane (1.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 162,274 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ53 TJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 162,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ53 TJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Renault Megane (PJ53 TJZ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ53 TJZ Mileage History
- 28/01/2023142,630 mi
- 20/01/2024149,616 mi+6,986 mi
- 20/01/2024149,616 mi
- 25/01/2025156,219 mi+6,603 mi
- 28/01/2026162,274 mi+6,055 mi
Average of roughly 6,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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