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LT12 ESF

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,683 mi
Last recorded99,683 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 ESF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 99,683 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 99,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 98,770 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 97,247 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 97,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,986 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 96,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,513 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,502 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,198 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 81,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H 7 replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,481 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,642 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,363 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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LT12 ESF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT12 ESF, 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 LT12 ESF registered?

LT12 ESF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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