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AJ05 XKE

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XKE
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 79,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear handbrake pivot operational but not fully returning

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box starting to deteriorate

front subframe extension corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2026 79,931 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear handbrake pivot operational but not fully returning

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box starting to deteriorate

front subframe extension corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,317 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 71,317 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 65,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,258 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 63,241 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,511 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 57,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,355 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,128 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 31,844 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 31,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 25,031 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 May 2008 18,596 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)

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 XKE is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

AJ05 XKE is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AJ05 XKE safe to buy?

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