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AO55 LJZ

2006 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,834 mi
Last recorded78,834 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LJZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,386 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 71,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 61,114 miles

off side front tyre worn low

oil leak border line

Fail 15 Mar 2024 60,885 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

oil leak border line

rear brake disc worn very thin

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,392 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 54,392 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,119 miles

chip in screen

Fail 25 Mar 2022 45,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,850 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 40,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 40,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 38,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 36,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,401 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 34,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 34,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cracking showing ply 185/60/15/H (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,165 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 27,344 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,746 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 23,743 miles

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

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)

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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AO55 LJZ is a 2006 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 AO55 LJZ, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO55 LJZ registered?

AO55 LJZ is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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