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BJ55 MVR

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,563 mi
Last recorded127,563 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 MVR
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 127,563 miles

Central Front radiator support corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 117,563 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 116,105 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 111,876 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 111,141 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator/position lamp. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 109,293 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,200 miles

High level brake light not working.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 106,200 miles

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

High level brake light not working.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 102,654 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,724 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 90,699 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 78,416 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 78,416 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,501 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,849 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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BJ55 MVR is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ55 MVR, 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 BJ55 MVR registered?

BJ55 MVR is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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