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SY05 BYJ

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,297 mi
Last recorded62,297 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 BYJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2019 62,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 56,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front radiator support corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 56,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front radiator support corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 48,730 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 45,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 41,651 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 41,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 39,187 miles

all brake pipes + flexi hoses coated in grease

Fail 21 May 2013 39,187 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all brake pipes + flexi hoses coated in grease

Pass 16 May 2012 35,539 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2011 32,446 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2010 28,363 miles

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

all brake pipes coated in grease (inspected to best of ability)

rear wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 31 May 2010 28,363 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease (inspected to best of ability)

rear wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 26 May 2009 23,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,847 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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SY05 BYJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY05 BYJ, 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 SY05 BYJ registered?

SY05 BYJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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