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BG05 LFX

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,376 mi
Last recorded170,376 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 170,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 170,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 166,258 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 166,256 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front tyre + nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 162,892 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 162,886 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 159,949 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 159,931 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 157,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 153,763 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 149,380 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 149,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 144,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 137,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Apr 2012 129,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 129,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 123,536 miles

offside front tyre 1.4 mm useable tread left . nearside rear tyre 0 mm usable tread left . offside rear tyre 1.4 mm useable tread left . 185 60 15 h

slight interaction on offside rear light

spare wheel tyre missing

Pass 5 Apr 2010 105,398 miles

sat nav holder to the windscreen-removed

Pass 1 May 2009 85,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front discs worn below manufacturers specified limits

slight damage to windscreen, outside swept area

Pass 3 May 2008 64,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 LFX is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LFX, 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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BG05 LFX is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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