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BG54 LWU

2004 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,713 mi
Last recorded82,713 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 LWU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,713 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 82,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,080 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 65,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 60,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,806 miles

engine management light on

front and rear number plates deteriating

wipers deteriating

Pass 15 Feb 2011 126,992 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 126,992 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 110,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 110,239 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 94,217 miles

OSF TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO A SIDE WALL

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 94,217 miles

OSF TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO A SIDE WALL

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 75,211 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BG54 LWU is a 2004 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 55,575 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 BG54 LWU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG54 LWU is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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