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YF12 TMV

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 TMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 116,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting wearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting wearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 116,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting wearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting wearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,484 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 105,484 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 95,710 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Feb 2024 95,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Feb 2023 85,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall, cords not visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall, cords not visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, wearing more on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint has play, on limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear.

Fail 3 Feb 2023 85,367 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer securing clip missing, boot loose on joint. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to inner sidewall, cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall, cords not visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall, cords not visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, wearing more on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint has play, on limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Fail 9 Feb 2022 77,315 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 9 Feb 2021 66,442 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 66,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,473 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 57,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,779 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 54,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,737 miles

Front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,939 miles

n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,764 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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YF12 TMV is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YF12 TMV, 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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YF12 TMV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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