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BF55 UBW

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,186 mi
Last recorded105,186 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 UBW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,186 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre very worn at inner & outer edges

o/s front tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 105,186 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety latch seized in open poition [ lubed & dfreed off] (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre very worn at inner & outer edges

o/s front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 99,812 miles

had to add 2 litres of oil to carry out test

Fail 6 Feb 2017 99,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

had to add 2 litres of oil to carry out test

Pass 12 Feb 2016 95,243 miles

Body damage to offside front of vehicle

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 95,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body damage to offside front of vehicle

Coolant level low

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,071 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,289 miles

off side wing mirror damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side wing mirror damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,839 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Fail 17 Feb 2012 60,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Fail 28 Jan 2011 51,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,021 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,332 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,414 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 38,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,745 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 UBW is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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