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BG05 WBY

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,502 mi
Last recorded103,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WBY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 103,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack worn to excess (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 100,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 97,929 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2023 93,779 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 93,779 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,723 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 89,723 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,554 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 85,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,112 miles

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 75,534 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 75,534 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,897 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,266 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 66,266 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 66,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,788 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,341 miles

rear wiper worn

Fail 3 Jul 2015 54,341 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear wiper worn

slight damage to o/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 19 Jul 2014 2 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,862 miles

offside rear tyre weaing on outter edges

Fail 31 Jul 2013 49,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edges

offside front tyre wearing on outter edges

offside rear tyre weaing on outter edges

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,816 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 41,816 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,783 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 22 Jun 2010 23,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,485 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,355 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 WBY is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG05 WBY, 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 WBY is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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