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BF08 OKW

2008 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,588 mi
Last recorded67,588 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 OKW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 67,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 67,583 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Blocked (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 67,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rears inner sidewalls. 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated Both fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 58,113 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 58,110 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 54,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 54,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,760 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 45,244 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,266 miles

Nearside Slight play in steering rack end

Fail 15 Jul 2020 41,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Slight play in steering rack end

Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,155 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,460 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,258 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to aprox 2mm-tyre also cracking around tread area 185-60-15 fitted (4.1.E.1)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking lightly

Fail 26 Jun 2017 29,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to aprox 2mm-tyre also cracking around tread area 185-60-15 fitted (4.1.E.1)

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking lightly

Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 20,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,219 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear quarter panel and bumper damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,883 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,548 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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BF08 OKW is a 2008 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,023 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 BF08 OKW, 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 18 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF08 OKW is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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