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LM12 EFA

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,266 mi
Last recorded108,266 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 EFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 108,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,505 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 102,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 98,514 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively 2 Rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,621 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 94,621 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 82,711 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside more worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hanging down (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 82,711 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside more worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hanging down (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 72,141 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 62,018 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,573 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,053 miles

bind on both rear brakes / advise attention

cracks around offside rear tyre

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM12 EFA is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LM12 EFA, 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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LM12 EFA is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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