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AF12 TFV

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,036 mi
Last recorded124,036 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 124,036 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tight to open (3.1 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

high level brake light missing

Fail 6 Feb 2025 124,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tight to open (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

high level brake light missing

Pass 24 Jan 2024 116,046 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 116,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 104,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 103,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,566 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 93,566 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 85,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heaviley on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2021 85,116 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heaviley on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

heat shield insecure

spanner light on

Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 65,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,098 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,000 miles

very slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 18 May 2015 30,170 miles

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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AF12 TFV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 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 Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 TFV, 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 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF12 TFV registered?

AF12 TFV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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