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HD05 BYF

2005 Renault Modus

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

33,242 mi
Last recorded33,242 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 BYF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 33,242 miles

Nearside of radiator bracket corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 30,847 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 30,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 27,944 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 27,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 24,578 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 21,554 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 20,107 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 20,107 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,045 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,947 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front of sub frame radiator support extension area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads starting to get down

Pass 27 Jun 2018 19,870 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle beam near clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 19,870 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle beam near clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 19,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 19,730 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,298 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,280 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 18,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,819 miles

both rear tyres well worn outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,315 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 16,286 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 16,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,228 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,692 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

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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HD05 BYF is a 2005 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HD05 BYF, 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 HD05 BYF registered?

HD05 BYF is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is HD05 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 BYF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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