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MJ09 ZDJ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,351 mi
Last recorded46,351 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 ZDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 46,351 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 45,483 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 44,029 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 44,029 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 41,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,749 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 37,597 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 35,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,330 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 31,330 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 26,971 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 26,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,949 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,952 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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MJ09 ZDJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ09 ZDJ, 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 MJ09 ZDJ registered?

MJ09 ZDJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is MJ09 ZDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ09 ZDJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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