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YF61 DYX

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 DYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 121,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 112,263 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces pitted/rough. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 112,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces pitted/rough. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & low on pressure. ()

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,916 miles

Offside Front DRL not working.

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 106,916 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front DRL not working.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,280 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 102,278 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,171 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 97,171 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,781 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 94,781 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 91,798 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 91,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 85,074 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 85,074 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,667 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,341 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,908 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 60,166 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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YF61 DYX is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YF61 DYX, 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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YF61 DYX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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