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AJ59 SYX

2009 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,875 mi
Last recorded110,875 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 SYX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,875 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 110,871 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,492 miles

Central Rear stop light

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear tire tread perished

Fail 23 Nov 2023 105,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear stop light

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear tire tread perished

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,656 miles

Central stop light not working

Engine bay covered,under trays fitted.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 99,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front. wipers not checked. rear washer working. (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall , 185x60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop light not working

Engine bay covered,under trays fitted.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,104 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 93,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached broke (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,841 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,697 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,060 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 63,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,711 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 55,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,796 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 48,796 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 43,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,126 miles

Wiper blades are slow to clear,

Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,198 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,058 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 24,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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AJ59 SYX is a 2009 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ59 SYX, 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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What year was AJ59 SYX registered?

AJ59 SYX is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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