2012 Renault Megane 1.5L Diesel · YR12 OJW

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While the most recent test on 29 October 2025 at 161,138 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just four days prior. The trend shows a recurring need to address mechanical faults only upon inspection, with the fractured coil spring, split CV boot, and multiple bulb failures being rectified recently. The current status is roadworthy but carries a minor advisory regarding an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp. The mileage progression is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per year. The car covered 56,877 miles between August 2023 and October 2025, representing a higher usage rate of over 16,000 miles per annum during that period. This increased activity explains the accelerated wear seen on consumables and suspension components noted throughout the record. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, suggesting the vehicle has been used regularly despite the recurring nature of the failures. A buyer must inspect the front-end suspension closely, as the record shows a history of worn ball joints, play in anti-roll bar linkages, and a fractured coil spring. These issues suggest the bushings and joints are reaching the end of their functional life. The buyer should also verify the condition of the front and rear brake discs. The tester has flagged pitted and scored discs across all recorded tests since 2023, indicating that the components have not been replaced despite multiple advisories and failures. Final inspections should include a check of the offside front CV boot, which was split in October 2025, to ensure no grease leakage has occurred since the repair. Given the repeated reports of tyres being worn to the legal limit or unevenly, a thorough tread depth and alignment check is also essential. The mechanical history indicates a vehicle that is maintained to the minimum legal standard to pass tests, likely requiring further expenditure for wear items in the near future.