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LO12 XAJ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,071 mi
Last recorded68,071 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 XAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 68,071 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 68,071 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 68,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 59,243 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 59,243 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 56,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 50,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 49,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 49,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,340 miles

Nearside Rear fog light removed

Fail 12 Jun 2018 41,340 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,015 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 37,015 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wheel bearings not tested as brakes binding.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,496 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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LO12 XAJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LO12 XAJ, 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 LO12 XAJ registered?

LO12 XAJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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