2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Renault Megane MOT pass rate and common faults

1,039 MOT tests in 2024. 49.4% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.4%
Failed or needed repairs50.6%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,039 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics48.0%
  2. Brakes30.8%
  3. Suspension27.6%
  4. Body & chassis11.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Steering9.8%
  7. Tyres6.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)20.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Renault Megane?

In 2024, 49.4% of 2004 Renault Megane cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,039 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Renault Megane?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Renault Megane reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).