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BF05 VPX

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,908 mi
Last recorded80,908 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VPX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,908 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished & worn on outer edge

both rea rtyres close to limits

corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,062 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 75,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake discs wear lipped

Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,718 miles

Air freshner removed to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3:1 (drivers view)

Engine oil leak

Front Brake discs wear lipped

Nearside Rear Seat belt starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Seat belt starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Dec 2015 70,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil leak

Front Brake discs wear lipped

Nearside Rear Seat belt starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Seat belt starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Dec 2014 65,150 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Dec 2014 65,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Dec 2013 58,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,948 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,497 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 39,497 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,569 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,131 miles

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

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

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 VPX is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF05 VPX, 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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What year was BF05 VPX registered?

BF05 VPX is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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