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C10 BAJ

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,094 mi
Last recorded68,094 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 BAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,094 miles

20 YR OLD..UNDERSIDE V/HEAVILY SCHULTZ'D,,,

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALLLLLLLLL,,,NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF =4,, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 68,090 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

20 YR OLD..UNDERSIDE V/HEAVILY SCHULTZ'D,,,

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALLLLLLLLL,,,NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF =4,, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 66,254 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 66,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,277 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,922 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,309 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under covers fitted.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 56,309 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under covers fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 50,501 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,368 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 44,030 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,575 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,381 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 31,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,689 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,857 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 26,857 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 23,129 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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C10 BAJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C10 BAJ, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C10 BAJ registered?

C10 BAJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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