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VN05 BPU

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,576 mi
Last recorded121,576 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 BPU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 121,576 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in top steering coloum bush

Fail 2 Aug 2021 121,550 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in top steering coloum bush

Pass 4 Aug 2020 114,900 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,218 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2019 109,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,871 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 104,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,751 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 98,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,529 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low on inner edges

wear/rust on rear brake disc faces

Fail 16 Oct 2015 94,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low on inner edges

wear/rust on rear brake disc faces

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 86,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,358 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 78,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,250 miles

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,785 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 37,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,155 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 26,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,388 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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VN05 BPU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VN05 BPU, 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 VN05 BPU registered?

VN05 BPU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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