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DS05 BJJ

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,698 mi
Last recorded94,698 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BJJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 94,698 miles

Front Radiator support badly corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower control arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Located on axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 94,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both dust covers completely split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Radiator support badly corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower control arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Located on axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 90,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 90,664 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2023 86,572 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to rear axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,552 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,039 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and cracking / perishing and getting close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,031 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 76,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Near & Off Side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,703 miles

Nearside Front osf wiper blades dereriating advise replacment

Pass 14 Oct 2018 66,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,921 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 63,921 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,313 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,701 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,701 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,581 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 3 Aug 2013 54,262 miles

Oil leak

both front & rear tyres slight perished ??

Fail 1 Aug 2013 54,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front & rear tyres slight perished ??

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,806 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,469 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,655 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,591 miles

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

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2008 40,591 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DS05 BJJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DS05 BJJ, 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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DS05 BJJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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