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BJ59 LWM

2009 Renault Grand Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,634 mi
Last recorded114,634 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Modus50,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 LWM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 114,634 miles

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 13 Jan 2026 114,634 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 13 Jan 2025 103,795 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2025 103,795 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,437 miles

slight perishing to rear tyres

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,713 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 70,950 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,636 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 67,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,608 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,091 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 59,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,329 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 15 Aug 2018 50,329 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,791 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 40,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,514 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 19,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,566 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Modus?

Based on 72,470 MOT tests across 4,357 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,711
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
4,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 966
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 727
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BJ59 LWM is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,649 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 Grand Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ59 LWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Grand Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ59 LWM registered?

BJ59 LWM is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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