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BJ55 NCN

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,318 mi
Last recorded69,318 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NCN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,318 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 69,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 66,973 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 66,906 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,442 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 65,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 61,084 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 61,065 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,609 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F , N/S/F & O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 58,608 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F , N/S/F & O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,730 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 50,721 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,815 miles

Rear handbrake efforts close to prescribed limit

Fail 26 Sep 2015 42,751 miles

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

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

Offside 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 handbrake efforts close to prescribed limit

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,533 miles

front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,083 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 30,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,355 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,144 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,861 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 NCN is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BJ55 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

BJ55 NCN is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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