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AK04 HSX

2004 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,709 mi
Last recorded102,709 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HSX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 102,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2025 102,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2024 101,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2024 101,175 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2023 100,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 100,051 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

park brake efficiency only just met 16% lower readings on offside

Fail 1 Oct 2021 97,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working intermittent fault (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

park brake efficiency only just met 16% lower readings on offside

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 96,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 96,268 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside / offside OFFSIDE INNER PAD BELOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,829 miles

nearside / offside front strut top bearings slightly stiff

park brake efficiency only just met 18% lower readings on offside

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Apr 2019 92,822 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside / offside front strut top bearings slightly stiff

park brake efficiency only just met 18% lower readings on offside

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,732 miles

Surface corrosion on some mech componets

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front two (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 89,732 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front two (3.5.1i)

Surface corrosion on some mech componets

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front two (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 85,544 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,995 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,336 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AK04 HSX is a 2004 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK04 HSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK04 HSX is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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