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Renault Megane

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

J4 ELKMOT history

J4 ELK is a grey petrol Renault Megane first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

J4 ELK grey Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
130,154 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 ELK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 ELK was last recorded at 130,154 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 1,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,322 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,832 miles
Average per year
6,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,154 miles
  • 2025 – 128,322 miles
  • 2024 – 126,103 miles
  • 2023 – 123,155 miles
  • 2022 – 120,960 miles
  • 2021 – 118,457 miles
  • 2020 – 116,760 miles
  • 2019 – 112,327 miles
  • 2018 – 107,931 miles
  • 2017 – 98,847 miles
  • 2016 – 89,473 miles
  • 2015 – 78,433 miles
  • 2014 – 69,221 miles
  • 2013 – 59,713 miles
  • 2012 – 47,667 miles
  • 2011 – 38,026 miles
  • 2010 – 30,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,154 miles

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,154 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    130,154 miles
    Test number
    183621218727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    128,322 miles
    Test number
    289090214478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail128,322 miles (+2,219)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,322 miles
    Test number
    636522178233
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,103 miles (+2,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,103 miles
    Test number
    431646412762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,155 miles
    Test number
    864225550544
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail123,155 miles (+2,195)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,155 miles
    Test number
    421074693844
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass120,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,960 miles
    Test number
    605735611233
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail120,960 miles (+2,503)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,960 miles
    Test number
    232995137670
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass118,457 miles (+1,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,457 miles
    Test number
    945825842140
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass116,760 miles (+4,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,760 miles
    Test number
    995986544883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass112,327 miles (+4,396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,327 miles
    Test number
    408298152702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f top strut bearing noisy/worn, both rear shocks slightly corroded

  12. Pass107,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    870310166187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,931 miles (+9,084)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,931 miles
    Test number
    342076212649
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass98,847 miles (+9,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,847 miles
    Test number
    119098180892
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass89,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,473 miles
    Test number
    266994959919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,472 miles (+11,039)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,472 miles
    Test number
    569234549698
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass78,433 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,433 miles
    Test number
    998458595190
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f strut top bearing slightly worn

  18. Fail78,433 miles (+9,212)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,433 miles
    Test number
    189648795168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f strut top bearing slightly worn

  19. Pass69,221 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,221 miles
    Test number
    627243904205
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail69,221 miles (+9,508)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,221 miles
    Test number
    679293604280
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass59,713 miles (+12,046)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    176981213248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear brake pads worn lower than other
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass47,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,667 miles
    Test number
    599970802223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail47,667 miles (+9,641)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,667 miles
    Test number
    847770302299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass38,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,026 miles
    Test number
    176699921248
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail38,026 miles (+7,218)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,026 miles
    Test number
    427308421296
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass30,808 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,808 miles
    Test number
    601714230387
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEdges worn on o/s/f tyre

Questions about J4 ELK

Does J4 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 ELK is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 ELK?
The MOT on J4 ELK is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 ELK done?
J4 ELK was recorded at 130,154 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 6,381 miles a year.
Has J4 ELK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 ELK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J4 ELK 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 ELK find?
J4 ELK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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