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WP05 BYL

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 BYL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024
Fail 10 Jan 2024

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 104,345 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 102,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber mount deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive onto exhaust mounting bracket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber mount deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 102,372 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber mount deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive onto exhaust mounting bracket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber mount deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 100,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 100,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 99,336 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 99,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,871 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 97,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges badly worn and tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,205 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 93,456 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,555 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Jun 2014 73,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,908 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,204 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,901 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 51,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,913 miles

oil leak from turbo compressor housing

slight condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak from turbo compressor housing

slight condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,508 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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WP05 BYL is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WP05 BYL, 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 WP05 BYL registered?

WP05 BYL is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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