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RE62 EDJ

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,143 mi
Last recorded152,143 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 EDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 152,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 145,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 135,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 135,008 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 126,279 miles

NSR coil spring not seated correctly in top cup, still secure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 120,292 miles

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

slight wear in both rear brake discs

Fail 9 Nov 2021 120,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight wear in both rear brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,866 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,224 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 105,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 97,280 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 97,280 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,667 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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RE62 EDJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver 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 RE62 EDJ, 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 RE62 EDJ registered?

RE62 EDJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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