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BG05 FZY

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,577 mi
Last recorded113,577 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FZY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 113,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 113,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 103,968 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 103,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 96,445 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,394 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2021 84,384 miles

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

Centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,726 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 81,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,547 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 77,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,232 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,925 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 67,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,245 miles

N/S/F tyre side well splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 45,480 miles

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,933 miles

high level brake light inoprative

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,223 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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BG05 FZY is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG05 FZY, 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 BG05 FZY registered?

BG05 FZY is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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