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BF55 DFE

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,606 mi
Last recorded85,606 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 DFE
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both front lenses (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both near side and off side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 85,600 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle belt clip buckle not working (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both front lenses (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both near side and off side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,263 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 81,263 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,848 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 74,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,445 miles

slight wear in both steering arms

Fail 25 Jan 2018 67,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

slight wear in both steering arms

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,639 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 60,639 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,015 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 52,015 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn edges

Fail 24 Oct 2013 36,279 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn edges

offside brake lever not returning to stop

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,928 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 30,928 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,299 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,626 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 4,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 4,483 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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BF55 DFE is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BF55 DFE, 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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BF55 DFE is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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