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MF12 JZG

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,068 mi
Last recorded132,068 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 JZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 132,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 132,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front DRL Bulb inop

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 125,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 125,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken possibly requires top mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working water ingress (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mounting/bearing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges,advise renewed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 119,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 113,158 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 113,158 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 104,612 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 104,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 97,892 miles

small crack in screen

Fail 27 May 2020 97,892 miles

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

small crack in screen

Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,300 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,237 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,903 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 66,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,992 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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MF12 JZG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF12 JZG, 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 MF12 JZG registered?

MF12 JZG is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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