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FY59 BHO

2009 Renault Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,130 mi
Last recorded84,130 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 BHO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 84,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 84,123 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,316 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 78,316 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 68,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 68,232 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 56,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 46,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 41,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 41,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,466 miles

high level brake light in-op

Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,788 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 30,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,550 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,903 miles

exhaust emissions high 2.95/3.00 max

front brake discs corroded slightly

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished

Fail 21 Nov 2013 19,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust emissions high 2.95/3.00 max

front brake discs corroded slightly

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished

Pass 12 Nov 2012 15,376 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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FY59 BHO is a 2009 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 48,311 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 FY59 BHO, 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 17 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY59 BHO is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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