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BJ62 ZGV

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,036 mi
Last recorded110,036 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ZGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 110,036 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 160,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 101,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 96,620 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 92,588 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 88,732 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 88,600 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate light inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 84,420 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 84,420 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 80,712 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 80,685 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,223 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,968 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 63,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BJ62 ZGV is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ62 ZGV, 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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BJ62 ZGV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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