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A16 FMW

2005 Renault Modus

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,160 mi
Last recorded77,160 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 FMW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 77,160 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 77,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 69,585 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 66,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 66,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 62,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 59,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 52,045 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 48,906 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,561 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 47,557 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer small cut in sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,183 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,663 miles

Items removed from rear view mirror prior to test

Rear Both rear disc inner surfaces deteriorating

Fail 29 Sep 2015 42,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from rear view mirror prior to test

Offside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Rear Both rear disc inner surfaces deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,707 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,949 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 36,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,731 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre nail in tread not repairable

rear brake discs getting corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,675 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,237 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 23,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A16 FMW is a 2005 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 FMW, 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 A16 FMW registered?

A16 FMW is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is A16 FMW safe to buy?

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