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BG05 XPR

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

86,062 mi
Last recorded86,062 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XPR
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,062 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 81,598 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear dust cover coming away from calliper body. advise action taken

Pass 4 Jun 2024 79,428 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 77,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 77,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,095 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2021 59,787 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 59,169 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 59,169 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,624 miles

rear tyres slightly worn and perished

Fail 24 Apr 2018 54,624 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

rear tyres slightly worn and perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,005 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 52,005 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,560 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Apr 2015 45,249 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 45,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs worn

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,699 miles

rear wheels binding

Fail 16 Apr 2014 41,699 miles

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

rear wheels binding

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,464 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,961 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 28,678 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 24,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,050 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,954 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 12,954 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XPR is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

BG05 XPR is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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