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AO05 RJZ

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,347 mi
Last recorded86,347 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RJZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,347 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2025 86,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 82,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator loose not likely to become detached

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 82,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator loose not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 18 Oct 2022 74,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and very close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 74,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and very close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limits and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 68,805 miles

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

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 Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limits and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 60,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 58,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 56,649 miles

all tyres low tread on edges

Fail 17 May 2017 56,649 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres low tread on edges

Pass 21 May 2016 48,187 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,774 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 39,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,542 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 34,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 25,259 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2009 19,254 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 12,464 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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AO05 RJZ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO05 RJZ, 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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AO05 RJZ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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