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MW12 FJX

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,441 mi
Last recorded145,441 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 FJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 145,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 145,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip off boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 137,076 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 137,034 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 127,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 127,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 119,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 111,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,532 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 104,528 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,113 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 99,085 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,974 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 83,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,807 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp doesn't illuminate.

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MW12 FJX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MW12 FJX, 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 MW12 FJX registered?

MW12 FJX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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