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AV55 JOU

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,941 mi
Last recorded129,941 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 JOU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 129,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 129,941 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 123,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 119,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 113,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,445 miles

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

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 102,388 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 102,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,474 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 88,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,789 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 65,774 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 43,113 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 30,026 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,526 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has 3mm tread depth left.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,693 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,077 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,963 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre getting low.

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
Full Renault Modus reliability report

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AV55 JOU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV55 JOU, 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 AV55 JOU registered?

AV55 JOU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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