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MF62 LXJ

2012 Renault Megane

Cream Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,670 mi
Last recorded75,670 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 LXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 75,670 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 75,668 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 70,917 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,631 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 59,933 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,324 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 47,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,423 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))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 42,422 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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 6 Sep 2017 39,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,017 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,564 miles

nearside rear tyre mishaped

offside front tyre worn excessively on the edges

Fail 25 Aug 2015 30,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre mishaped

offside front tyre worn excessively on the edges

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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MF62 LXJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Cream with a 1,397cc petrol 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 MF62 LXJ, 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 MF62 LXJ registered?

MF62 LXJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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