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BF62 FPJ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

93,248 mi
Last recorded93,248 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 FPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 93,248 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 93,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,481 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 87,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,618 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 82,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,208 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 79,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,736 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 74,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,559 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 71,525 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing front subframe rear bolt missing main (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 67,192 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 67,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 58,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 46,612 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 46,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,540 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 38,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,935 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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BF62 FPJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BF62 FPJ, 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 BF62 FPJ registered?

BF62 FPJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BF62 FPJ shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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