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PY54 BYV

2004 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,737 mi
Last recorded34,737 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 BYV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 34,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,239 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 34,239 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 34,069 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,758 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,220 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,778 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,033 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,529 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,336 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,604 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack between tread

offside front tyre starting to crack slightly between tread

offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to crack slightly between tread

Fail 24 Feb 2014 27,604 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack between tread

offside front tyre starting to crack slightly between tread

offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to crack slightly between tread

Fail 7 Mar 2013 25,061 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,856 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 22,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,431 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 17,466 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,651 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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PY54 BYV is a 2004 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 55,575 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 PY54 BYV, 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 22 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PY54 BYV registered?

PY54 BYV is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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