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AJ05 GMG

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,605 mi
Last recorded101,605 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GMG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 96,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,319 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,893 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 82,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2020 80,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,740 miles

1 n/s/r side light inop

blades poor

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,386 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,597 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 63,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,760 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 58,760 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 52,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,227 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,121 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 35,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,467 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,016 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,233 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 16,233 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,247 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)

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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AJ05 GMG is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ05 GMG, 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 AJ05 GMG registered?

AJ05 GMG is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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