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AV05 ERX

2005 Renault Modus

Brown Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,358 mi
Last recorded84,358 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ERX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wearing inner wall 185/60r15

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 84,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wearing inner wall 185/60r15

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2017 123,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 114,334 miles

Corrosion on n/s front subframe

Corrosion on rear brake disc at o/s

Door mirror insecure at n/s

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

Play in steering rack

Rear brake at o/s binding

Fail 1 Jul 2016 114,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on n/s front subframe

Corrosion on rear brake disc at o/s

Door mirror insecure at n/s

Play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

Play in steering rack

Rear brake at o/s binding

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,062 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s inner face.

Front tyres wearing on edges o/s & n/s.

Play in n/s steering rack end.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 103,062 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s inner face.

Front tyres wearing on edges o/s & n/s.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in n/s steering rack end.

Pass 16 May 2014 96,110 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 108,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front bumper insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,773 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,792 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 76,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,627 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 63,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low edges

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,135 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,432 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake high

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,526 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AV05 ERX is a 2005 Renault Modus in Brown with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV05 ERX, 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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AV05 ERX is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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