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VN05 BYC

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,804 mi
Last recorded148,804 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 BYC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 148,804 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 148,801 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

cylinder 4 injector seal leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2018 146,772 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 146,772 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,929 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 125,188 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 125,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,126 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 93,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,761 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 89,761 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

temporary repair offside door mirror

Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,938 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,837 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 76,837 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

HARSH NOISE FROM ENGINE

Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,274 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,978 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 BYC is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

VN05 BYC is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is VN05 BYC safe to buy?

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