2014 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · LS64 YBV

The most recent MOT on 30 September 2025 failed at 75,485 mi, citing a deteriorated front registration plate, a nail in the off‑side front tyre, off‑side headlamp aim too low (and an incorrect beam image), and a non‑functioning off‑side rear fog lamp. The same date also shows a “passed” record that only mentions the plate and tyre nail, confirming the failures were not resolved before the test. A recurring pattern emerges around the off‑side front tyre and lighting. In 2024 the off‑side front inner tyre was already worn close to the legal limit, and the off‑side rear tyre showed similar wear. Light‑related faults appear in 2024 (front headlamp not working, TPMS fault, position‑lamp interference) and re‑appear in 2025 with headlamp aim and fog‑lamp failure. This suggests a worsening trend rather than a stable one, with multiple items left unattended across successive tests. At roughly 6,300 mi per year, the mileage is typical for a 12‑year‑old vehicle. It does not point to extreme hard use, but the tyre wear and recurring light faults indicate that components may have been neglected or that the car has seen periods of heavier use on the front axle. The mileage alone is ambiguous; the condition of wear items is a more telling indicator of overall health. For a buyer, the first inspection should focus on the tyres – look for nails, cuts, uneven wear and confirm sufficient tread depth.