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RF12 FDC

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,918 mi
Last recorded124,918 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 FDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 124,918 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 124,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 115,617 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 105,119 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s outer edges and wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres wearing thin

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2022 94,822 miles

front disc and pads worn

rear center seat belt receiver damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,461 miles

front discs and pads are low

Fail 9 Sep 2021 90,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs and pads are low

offside front tyre very close to limit on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2020 87,648 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Jul 2019 77,959 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 77,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,858 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,706 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,615 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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RF12 FDC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey 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 RF12 FDC, 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 RF12 FDC registered?

RF12 FDC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is RF12 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 FDC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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