2004 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · SO04 RXB
2004 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 100,635 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO04 RXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 100,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO04 RXB 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 (SO04 RXB) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside central brake pipe rear to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SO04 RXB Mileage History
- 08/05/2023104,373 mi
- 08/05/2023104,373 mi
- 02/05/2025100,233 mi-4,140 mi
- 23/06/2026100,635 mi+402 mi
Average of roughly -1,195 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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