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AO05 VEB

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,376 mi
Last recorded126,376 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VEB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 126,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 121,621 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2022 121,556 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shields loose

o/s/f tyre low

oil leak

spare wheel loose in carrier under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2021 107,276 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn

oil leak

wipers poor clearing

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,715 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2020 97,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,921 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective Devoid of air ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,360 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Both rear brakes binding.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear Recommended Replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommended Replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor image. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake weak.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 76,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nail in nsr tyre not repairable if puntured

rear brakes binding

slight play in nsf inner tie rod

Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,527 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 60,525 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Rear Passenger Centre (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 39,203 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,073 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 36,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,868 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,384 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 24,660 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,134 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 21,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 21,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,635 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,736 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 VEB is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO05 VEB, 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 VEB is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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