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FY59 BHL

2009 Renault Grand Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,060 mi
Last recorded75,060 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Modus50,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 BHL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,060 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 75,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 75,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod ball joint. Suspect internal steering rack fault too. Knocks real bad (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass but quite heavily corroded.Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,914 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 63,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 56,104 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 54,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,388 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 53,369 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,207 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,471 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at back box.. the rubbers split but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 52,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective at back box.. the rubbers split but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,442 miles

rear seat belts partly checked due to dog cages fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2018 50,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

rear seat belts partly checked due to dog cages fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing age related cracking in the tread.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,885 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 41,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,370 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Modus?

Based on 72,470 MOT tests across 4,357 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,711
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
4,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 966
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 727
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FY59 BHL is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,649 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 Grand Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY59 BHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Grand Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY59 BHL is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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