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BN55 USJ

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 USJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 88,370 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 88,370 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 85,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 84,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,217 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 83,217 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,036 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 81,036 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front discs to be checked at time of pad change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,217 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn un-evenly on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn un-evenly on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,929 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,913 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 42,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,583 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking and close to 2.6mm

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,270 miles

ADVISE TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING

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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BN55 USJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BN55 USJ, 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 BN55 USJ registered?

BN55 USJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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