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OY12 FZC

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,609 mi
Last recorded100,609 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 FZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 100,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 91,990 miles

centre stop light innop

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Fail 13 May 2025 91,989 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in n/s rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre stop light innop

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Pass 17 May 2024 81,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 61,626 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 52,675 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 52,675 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 49,846 miles

front discs and pads are in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2021 49,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both the rear tyres are worn on the outer shoulders and becoming perished

front discs and pads are in poor condition

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,007 miles

rear brake discs are corroded and thin

Pass 2 May 2019 43,021 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 43,016 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 38,647 miles

both the rear tyres are quite badly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,295 miles

both the rear brakes are binding slightly

both the rear tyres are becoming perished

small cut in the nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 3 Jun 2017 35,291 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both the rear brakes are binding slightly

both the rear tyres are becoming perished

small cut in the nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 May 2016 29,953 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 23,464 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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OY12 FZC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OY12 FZC, 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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OY12 FZC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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