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VN05 BRZ

2005 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,312 mi
Last recorded81,312 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 BRZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,312 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 81,312 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 74,786 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,185 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 54,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,736 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,993 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 31,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 28,024 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,385 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 BRZ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

VN05 BRZ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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