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AP55 DFJ

2006 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,780 mi
Last recorded154,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DFJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 154,780 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 153,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 153,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 151,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 150,801 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 144,646 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leavel is low

Fail 17 Oct 2018 144,646 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leavel is low

Pass 16 Oct 2017 120,735 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 120,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 98,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,995 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,290 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 88,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 83,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,547 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 69,660 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,660 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,401 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,453 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 49,453 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,822 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 39,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AP55 DFJ is a 2006 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AP55 DFJ, 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 AP55 DFJ registered?

AP55 DFJ is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is AP55 DFJ safe to buy?

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