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MF62 WEW

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

173,402 mi
Last recorded173,402 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 WEW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 173,402 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 173,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 168,583 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 168,529 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 162,659 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 162,648 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 154,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 154,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 143,277 miles

possible diesel injector seal leak

Fail 12 Jul 2021 143,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

possible diesel injector seal leak

Pass 9 Jul 2020 132,814 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 132,808 miles

Exhaust system insecure heat shields insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 122,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 122,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,454 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 112,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,259 miles

Offside Front tyre low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,781 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,607 miles

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

engine covers

under trays

Fail 10 Sep 2015 63,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine covers

under trays

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 WEW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MF62 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

MF62 WEW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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