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ML12 XFP

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,263 mi
Last recorded146,263 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 XFP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 146,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 May 2024 140,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 133,777 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 133,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and postion lamp inverted (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall detached (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, almost cords outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 118,074 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 97,954 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,628 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,845 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 54,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,232 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 44,232 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 34,719 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 25,879 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 XFP is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 ML12 XFP, 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 XFP is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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