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VE54 BFO

2005 Renault Modus

Brown Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 BFO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,520 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 83,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,565 miles

Front tyres are worn on the edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Jan 2015 79,171 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,169 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,942 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,432 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 66,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,109 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 60,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs not seated correctly

low brake readings from o/s rear service and park brakes

Pass 21 Dec 2010 53,667 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,714 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,117 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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VE54 BFO is a 2005 Renault Modus in Brown with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE54 BFO, 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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VE54 BFO is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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