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BG55 NLK

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NLK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 98,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 94,839 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,838 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 88,048 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 88,048 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,623 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,325 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 79,325 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,914 miles

reverse lamp not working

Fail 24 Nov 2020 75,914 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,036 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 71,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 60,983 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 60,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,715 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 52,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,904 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 45,901 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 37,819 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2009 24,705 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 27 Nov 2008 15,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG55 NLK is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG55 NLK, 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 BG55 NLK registered?

BG55 NLK is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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