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BG55 YTW

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,185 mi
Last recorded46,185 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YTW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 46,185 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 40,829 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 40,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 36,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 36,489 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 36,194 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,785 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 35,403 miles

Slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 8 Jan 2019 34,814 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 24,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 33,928 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 33,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,546 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,077 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,555 miles

Nearside doors damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2015 32,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside doors damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,313 miles

Nearside door damage

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,167 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 32,167 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre side wall cracked but not to cords

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,178 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 31,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop inop

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,644 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,497 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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BG55 YTW is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG55 YTW, 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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BG55 YTW is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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