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LT04 TCX

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

135,012 mi
Last recorded135,012 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 TCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 135,012 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 5 Feb 2025 135,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,670 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 130,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 126,651 miles

Both rear shockers badly corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 126,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear shockers badly corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have play N/S is quite bad

Pass 9 Feb 2021 117,511 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 113,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

o/s top strut bearing partially seized

Fail 12 Feb 2020 113,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across axle into o/s flexible hose o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

centre exhaust heatshield loose

o/s top strut bearing partially seized

Pass 6 Feb 2019 106,895 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,951 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,715 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 89,715 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,618 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,403 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,405 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,245 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 60,237 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 41,398 miles

both front tyres and the offside rear tyres are close to legal limit

front pads are low and disc's are undercutting

max play to the nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,204 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 34,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,166 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 27 Feb 2007 29,166 miles

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

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

slight bind on rear brakes

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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LT04 TCX is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LT04 TCX, 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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What year was LT04 TCX registered?

LT04 TCX is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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