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BV05 XGJ

2005 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XGJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 78,548 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 78,547 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 72,545 miles

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

Rear rev light inop

boot stays weak

Fail 22 Jan 2025 72,545 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rev light inop

boot stays weak

Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,436 miles

boot stays weak

rev lights inop

Fail 2 Jan 2024 66,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

boot stays weak

rev lights inop

Pass 23 Jan 2023 61,453 miles

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

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

boot stays weak

rear wiper worn

rev lights inop

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,249 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,096 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,002 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 53,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 50,183 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 50,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,938 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 49,936 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 49,560 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,961 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,649 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 46,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,859 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,699 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,277 miles

plastic belly pan fitted under vehicle

rear middle seat belt stalk sticking

Fail 23 Jun 2010 43,277 miles

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

plastic belly pan fitted under vehicle

rear middle seat belt stalk sticking

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,906 miles

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

limited inspection to components due to installation of manufacturers lower engine cover.

limited inspection to components due to installation of manufacturers upper engine cover.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,403 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 XGJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XGJ, 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 BV05 XGJ registered?

BV05 XGJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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