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AO55 MLJ

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,469 mi
Last recorded152,469 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MLJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 152,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 152,468 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Steel spare wheel fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 133,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes coated in grease.

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 133,026 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes coated in grease.

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 111,729 miles

nail in o/s/rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 111,716 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,060 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

very slight damage to drivers seatbelt webbing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,163 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 50,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre brake light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,060 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,704 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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AO55 MLJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO55 MLJ, 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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AO55 MLJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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