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WU62 HZJ

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,576 mi
Last recorded123,576 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 HZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 123,576 miles

Central Lower exhaust heatshield loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 123,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Lower exhaust heatshield loose

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 115,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 110,968 miles

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

Nearside 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 110,968 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirrow one (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 98,422 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 98,422 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,484 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

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

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,959 miles

front tyres worn/wearing edges of tread and all tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Jul 2018 65,923 miles

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

front tyres worn/wearing edges of tread and all tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,740 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,488 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 44,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,178 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 19 Jan 2016 44,178 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front daytime lamp brocken

nearside headlamp bracket broken

under covers fitted obscuring some under side components

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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WU62 HZJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU62 HZJ, 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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WU62 HZJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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