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J5 FNS

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,163 mi
Last recorded27,163 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 FNS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 27,163 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 27,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 24,854 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 24,854 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 22,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 20,091 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 20,091 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 18,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 17,113 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 17,113 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 15,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (205 50 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 14,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 10,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 8,277 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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J5 FNS is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 J5 FNS, 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 J5 FNS registered?

J5 FNS is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is J5 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 FNS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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