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BJ55 XPU

2006 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,624 mi
Last recorded100,624 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XPU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 100,624 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 93,826 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 86,784 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2017 86,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2016 79,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak.

Fail 20 May 2016 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak.

Pass 21 May 2015 74,453 miles

front number plate cracked

spare wheel loose but not insecure

Fail 21 May 2015 74,433 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

spare wheel loose but not insecure

Pass 22 May 2014 70,608 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 70,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 65,420 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 60,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 May 2010 45,837 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,025 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 XPU is a 2006 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 XPU, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ55 XPU is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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