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WG12 FFD

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

167,108 mi
Last recorded167,108 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 FFD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 167,108 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 167,108 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 166,428 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop.

Fail 13 Jan 2021 166,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop.

Pass 11 Jan 2020 165,771 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 165,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning lamp lit (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 151,731 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 151,731 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,517 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 121,496 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs wearing thin

both front brakes slight judder

plastic covers fitted to rear axle & lower suspension arms

service warning light illuminated

Fail 24 Jun 2015 59,815 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs wearing thin

both front brakes slight judder

both rear brake discs wearing thin

plastic covers fitted to rear axle & lower suspension arms

service warning light illuminated

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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WG12 FFD 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 53.3%.

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 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 WG12 FFD, 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 WG12 FFD registered?

WG12 FFD is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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