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ML12 USJ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,284 mi
Last recorded114,284 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 USJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 114,284 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 114,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 107,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edges due to under inflation ,inflated both front tyres to 33 psi (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,197 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 95,872 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 78,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,771 miles

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm aprox 78% worn

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service light on

Fail 24 Sep 2019 71,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm aprox 78% worn

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service light on

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,201 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 57,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has age related cracking

Pass 25 May 2016 51,235 miles

Offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 15 May 2015 43,773 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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ML12 USJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML12 USJ, 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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ML12 USJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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