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BG05 WBO

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,556 mi
Last recorded66,556 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WBO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,556 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 66,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,237 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer tread band worn smooth

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 48,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 48,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,860 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens badly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens badly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 42,860 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp footbrake activates indicator bulbs, offside rear indicator operates brake lights, fog light affects rear position lights (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended clasp will not accept buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed kerb strike damage to tyre and rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens badly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens badly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 40,036 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot poor

Offside Front tyre worn low and poor

Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,223 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,099 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,391 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,055 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,138 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 19,136 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 16,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are perishing on the tread & side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,748 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 13,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,754 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2010 11,754 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,771 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,863 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 WBO is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

BG05 WBO is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is BG05 WBO safe to buy?

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