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LT12 FCU

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

120,678 mi
Last recorded120,678 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 FCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 120,678 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 120,548 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 116,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service light on

Fail 11 Jul 2024 116,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

service light on

Pass 14 Jul 2023 110,968 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 110,961 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 104,545 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 104,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 99,855 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2021 99,855 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,563 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 96,563 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 81,491 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 81,491 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 63,521 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 51,730 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has damage present (4.1D.1a)

Fail 6 May 2017 51,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has damage present (4.1D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 44,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall is damaged (4.1D.1a)

Offside Front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Fail 28 May 2016 44,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall is damaged (4.1D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 34,603 miles

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre outer wall is damaged but not exposing cords,ply,however the wall is weakend

(4.1D.1a)The offside rear tyre outer wall is damaged but not exposing cords,ply,however the wall is weakend

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 30 Apr 2015 34,583 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre outer wall is damaged but not exposing cords,ply,however the wall is weakend

(4.1D.1a)The offside rear tyre outer wall is damaged but not exposing cords,ply,however the wall is weakend

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

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 FCU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LT12 FCU, 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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LT12 FCU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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