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ML12 XHR

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,563 mi
Last recorded138,563 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 XHR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 138,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 132,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 125,043 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 125,043 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 117,959 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear but able to fully test adult belt

Covers fitted

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

Heavy scuffing to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Slight damage to offside rear lower wheel arch

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,337 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear but able to fully test adult belt

Covers fitted

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 19 Nov 2021 111,337 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted nearside rear but able to fully test adult belt

Covers fitted

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,216 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear but able to fully test adult belt time of test

Covers fitted

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 27 Nov 2020 105,204 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cuts in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,325 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + possible puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,991 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear but able to fully adult belt time of test

undertrays/engine covers

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,168 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge + worn on outer edge +2.5mm

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,350 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 XHR is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black 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 ML12 XHR, 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 ML12 XHR registered?

ML12 XHR is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is ML12 XHR safe to buy?

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