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AO05 RVW

2005 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,042 mi
Last recorded161,042 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RVW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 161,042 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 157,028 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2024 156,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 153,889 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2023 153,787 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 150,261 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 146,542 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 146,542 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 137,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 131,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 122,319 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 715,089 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,912 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 107,912 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 99,093 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 99,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 90,905 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,102 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,372 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,462 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,541 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,746 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,992 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 27,992 miles

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

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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AO05 RVW is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RVW, 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 AO05 RVW registered?

AO05 RVW is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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