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FL03 DEC

2012 Renault Megane

Cream Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,425 mi
Last recorded67,425 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 DEC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 67,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,310 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 64,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 60,837 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 60,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 57,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,122 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,429 miles

Front Inner discs poor

Nearside Front seat belt retracting slow

Nearside Rear caliper sticking slightly

Offside Front seat belt retracting slow

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 48,429 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner discs poor

Nearside Front seat belt retracting slow

Offside Front seat belt retracting slow

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 43,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 43,894 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & rear spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,119 miles

all tyres slight wear on edges and nsf tyre 3.5mm

rear pads low and lip on discs

Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,506 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 25,506 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 19,250 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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FL03 DEC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Cream with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FL03 DEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL03 DEC registered?

FL03 DEC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is FL03 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 DEC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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