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BT61 YSU

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,648 mi
Last recorded209,648 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 209,648 miles

Central Heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside obligatory mirror glass broken but does not effect view

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked x2 (nearside lower) ( offside lower ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 184,238 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 146,577 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 146,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged.

Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,413 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 112,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 101,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 80,070 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,769 miles

Both rear wheels bind slightly when rotated by hand unable to fully check rear wheel bearings

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 66,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres void of tread inner & outer edges

Both rear wheels bind slightly when rotated by hand unable to fully check rear wheel bearings

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,513 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side Wall Cracked/Perished (4.1.E.1)

No Emissions Detected

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side Wall Cracked/Perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,575 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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BT61 YSU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT61 YSU, 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 BT61 YSU registered?

BT61 YSU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is BT61 YSU safe to buy?

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