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DE55 BCU

2005 Renault Modus

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,705 mi
Last recorded122,705 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BCU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 122,705 miles

Body has Damage all around

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,162 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 120,162 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 110,091 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,679 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 103,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,459 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 89,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,838 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 60,002 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 59,998 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,869 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 34,340 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 34,340 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,343 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,764 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 21,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,109 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2009 18,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,933 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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DE55 BCU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE55 BCU, 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 DE55 BCU registered?

DE55 BCU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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