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BV05 NTL

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,357 mi
Last recorded73,357 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NTL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 73,357 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 73,337 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,399 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside wiper smears slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2025 65,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2025 65,080 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen heavily scratched by faulty wiper blade (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 56,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,518 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,009 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 50,800 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 50,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2018 45,128 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight binding O/S/R

Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,773 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,338 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,035 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 37,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,318 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 34,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,671 miles

child seats in the rear not allowing a full inspection

nearside front tyre on the outter wall starting to perrish

offside rear tail ligbht only lit up by 50%, advise new bulb to be fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,415 miles

nearside front tyre worn uneven and to the lower legal limit on the outter edge, will need to be replaced in the very near future

offside rear brake slightly binding but not considered excessive at the time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,723 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,546 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,931 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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BV05 NTL is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BV05 NTL, 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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BV05 NTL is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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