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BF61 GCX

2012 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,039 mi
Last recorded43,039 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Modus39,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 GCX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 43,039 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 41,797 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 41,797 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 40,174 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 40,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on edges, and scrubbed on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 38,716 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 May 2022 36,973 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 36,973 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 35,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 34,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 31,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface in poor condition too (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and inner surface poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 27,423 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 27,423 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 23,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 17,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jun 2015 14,172 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 12,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 12,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BF61 GCX is a 2012 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 39,410 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 BF61 GCX, 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 14 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF61 GCX registered?

BF61 GCX is a 2012 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is BF61 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 GCX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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