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Renault Megane

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

J4 EFFMOT history

J4 EFF is a black petrol Renault Megane first used on 16 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

J4 EFF black Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,022 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EFF was last recorded at 124,022 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,464 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
558 miles
Average per year
6,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,022 miles
  • 2024 – 123,464 miles
  • 2023 – 121,633 miles
  • 2022 – 120,567 miles
  • 2021 – 117,981 miles
  • 2020 – 114,758 miles
  • 2019 – 114,646 miles
  • 2018 – 108,217 miles
  • 2017 – 101,457 miles
  • 2015 – 95,028 miles
  • 2014 – 82,621 miles
  • 2012 – 57,084 miles
  • 2011 – 37,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,022 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,022 miles
    Test number
    970233039785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,022 miles (+558)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,022 miles
    Test number
    495961127433
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,464 miles (+1,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,464 miles
    Test number
    946124328476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,633 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    550392831372
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on edges.

  5. Fail121,633 miles (+1,066)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    956246112662
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on edges.

  6. Pass120,567 miles (+2,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,567 miles
    Test number
    160317379771
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,981 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,981 miles
    Test number
    699988813465
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump has coating of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail117,981 miles (+3,223)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,981 miles
    Test number
    633363491048
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump has coating of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,758 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,758 miles
    Test number
    462699125655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,751 miles (+105)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,751 miles
    Test number
    831921797579
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail114,646 miles (+6,429)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,646 miles
    Test number
    552003008780
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass108,217 miles (+6,760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,217 miles
    Test number
    877386949760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass101,457 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,457 miles
    Test number
    678020978210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail101,454 miles (+6,426)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,454 miles
    Test number
    913192446131
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass95,028 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,028 miles
    Test number
    702847934802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner track rods

  16. Fail95,026 miles (+12,405)2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,026 miles
    Test number
    377126024552
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner track rods

  17. Pass82,621 miles (+25,537)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,621 miles
    Test number
    248797914201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,084 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    997317502322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail57,061 miles (+20,040)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,061 miles
    Test number
    318107002354
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,021 miles
    Test number
    765773421262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,021 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,021 miles
    Test number
    356233821234
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J4 EFF

Does J4 EFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J4 EFF expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J4 EFF?
The MOT on J4 EFF expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J4 EFF done?
J4 EFF was recorded at 124,022 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 6,150 miles a year.
Has J4 EFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EFF has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J4 EFF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J4 EFF find?
J4 EFF passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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