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AO55 BKN

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,101 mi
Last recorded84,101 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BKN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 84,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,768 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 83,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 78,795 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 147/110 =25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 147/110 =25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 74,768 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 69,666 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 47,629 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 47,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Intermittent, only worked 3 out of 10 times! (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Intermittent, only worked 3 out of 10 times! (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Intermittent, only worked 3 out of 10 times! (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All rear lights have a serious interference issue, further investigation strongly advised!

Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,629 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 36,629 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,330 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,378 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 20,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,784 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer edge of nearside front tyre worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,518 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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AO55 BKN is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 54,840 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 Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 BKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO55 BKN is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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