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BF05 GLJ

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,091 mi
Last recorded78,091 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 GLJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 78,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rear by rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 75,248 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 75,246 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 72,131 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 69,376 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 66,247 miles

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 62,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,987 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,078 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,148 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 52,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,702 miles

offside front tyre and both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 47,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre and both rear tyres cracking.

slight bind on rear brakes.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,165 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,758 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 9,894 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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BF05 GLJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF05 GLJ, 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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BF05 GLJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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