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LY12 FMG

2012 Renault Megan

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,642 mi
Last recorded159,642 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 FMG
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 159,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 154,163 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 154,077 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x bulbs not working , bulb holders corroded need replacements (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 151,164 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb holder corroded needs replacing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 151,164 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb holder corroded needs replacing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 149,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 146,385 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 146,385 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 145,721 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 145,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 135,915 miles

Nearside Rear shock casing rusty

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rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2019 135,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock casing rusty

emissions to clean to record

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,245 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 120,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 105,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,147 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 80,147 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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LY12 FMG is a 2012 Renault Megan in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY12 FMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Megan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LY12 FMG is a 2012 Renault Megan, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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The MOT history for LY12 FMG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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