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BJ61 XUF

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,634 mi
Last recorded176,634 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 XUF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 176,634 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 176,483 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 172,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 165,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 156,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 153,855 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too low to test

Pass 18 Jun 2020 152,336 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 152,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 150,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter/under/upper tray fitted (2.1.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

Fail 10 Dec 2019 150,099 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter/under/upper tray fitted (2.1.3 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2019 142,563 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 142,563 miles

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,001 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 136,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,384 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 117,577 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,386 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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BJ61 XUF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ61 XUF, 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 BJ61 XUF registered?

BJ61 XUF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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