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R4 TXE

2004 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,704 mi
Last recorded180,704 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Twingo97,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 TXE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 180,704 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 178,410 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 175,734 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 171,677 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 171,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt driver side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front over the rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play driver side car being left hand drive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 170,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 165,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 165,944 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 164,663 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 159,891 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 159,891 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 150,270 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 May 2017 150,270 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,883 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 141,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 131,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 131,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 104,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2013 104,847 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,457 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 95,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 83,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,764 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 69,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,828 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 56,843 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,843 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 May 2006 43,982 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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R4 TXE is a 2004 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 97,144 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 TXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R4 TXE registered?

R4 TXE is a 2004 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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