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AD05 PLJ

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,472 mi
Last recorded133,472 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 PLJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2022 133,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 130,627 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake travil (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

wing mirror has slight damage

Pass 15 Apr 2020 128,912 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 128,890 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,455 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 114,800 miles

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

Nearside HEADLAMP OUTER COVER STARTING TO GO CLOUDY

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

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR INOPERATIVE

Offside HEADLAMP OUTER COVER STARTING TO GO CLOUDY

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

Fail 11 May 2018 114,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside HEADLAMP OUTER COVER STARTING TO GO CLOUDY

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

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR INOPERATIVE

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside HEADLAMP OUTER COVER STARTING TO GO CLOUDY

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

Pass 23 May 2017 111,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 111,405 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 104,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield detached from under body.

slight o/ and n/s rear brake bind.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,949 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,512 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,073 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 70,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,749 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,858 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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AD05 PLJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD05 PLJ, 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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AD05 PLJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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