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BV54 DJY

2004 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

116,031 mi
Last recorded116,031 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 DJY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 116,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 110,046 miles

Front Cross Member Corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,759 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 106,759 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 104,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 103,233 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 103,233 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,358 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 102,358 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 98,759 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 98,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,847 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 78,847 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,086 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 68,086 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,659 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 51,682 miles

All brake discs corroded

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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 48,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear hand brake cables corroded slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2012 48,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear hand brake cables corroded slightly.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,725 miles

rear pads worn

Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,724 miles

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

front tyres worn close to limit

rear pads worn

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,719 miles

Seat belt adaptor is use which is potentially dangerous

Fail 12 Nov 2008 30,719 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Seat belt adaptor is use which is potentially dangerous

Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,881 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 22,880 miles

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

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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BV54 DJY is a 2004 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BV54 DJY, 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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BV54 DJY is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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