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AU55 VJX

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,118 mi
Last recorded42,118 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VJX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 42,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 41,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 41,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread / nearly though to cord / worn outer edge / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread / nearly though to cord / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Nov 2022 41,033 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 41,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted so unable to inspect some items,

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,555 miles

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

Engine Bay enclosed by Tray so unable to inspect some items.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Show signs of perishing in Tread line and inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 40,555 miles

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

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

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

Engine Bay enclosed by Tray so unable to inspect some items.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Show signs of perishing in Tread line and inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded. Pipe runs across rear beam axle and is part of offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brakes/wheels have slight restricted free movement

various brake hose ferrules covered/greased

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (pipe is part of the offside rear brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs worn

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Oct 2019 39,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (pipe is part of the offside rear brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs worn

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,258 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,414 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 37,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,776 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,045 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 28,143 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,129 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,549 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,936 miles

Crack in nsf indicator lens

Fail 4 Aug 2011 21,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Crack in nsf indicator lens

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,433 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,232 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres becomming cracked and worn to near legal limit.

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

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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AU55 VJX is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AU55 VJX, 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 AU55 VJX registered?

AU55 VJX is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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