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AY05 ZVL

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

85,873 mi
Last recorded85,873 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ZVL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 85,873 miles

front non structural section of the front sub frame corroded

offside front lower arm ball joint has play /wear in it to the limit at time of test .

Fail 3 Nov 2025 85,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front non structural section of the front sub frame corroded

offside front lower arm ball joint has play /wear in it to the limit at time of test .

offside front tyre perished /split to the limit at time of test and also badly worn on outer edge .

rear brake pads and discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 85,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,738 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

small amount of play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 25 Jan 2023 84,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside handbrake reading low

small amount of play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2022 83,583 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,465 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 82,464 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,662 miles

Front and rear brake discs are corroding

Front headlight lens covers are in poor condition

Nearside Front Wheel rim is bent

Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,216 miles

Both headlamps are starting to deteriorate. Nearside beam image starting to be affected

Fail 28 Jan 2019 78,216 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamps are starting to deteriorate. Nearside beam image starting to be affected

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 77,311 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,299 miles

the front and rear brake discs are heaily worn.

the rear brake pads are getting low.

the windscreen has slight damage to the centre of the screen.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 70,299 miles

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

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

The front and rear brake discs are heavily worn

The rear brake pads are getting low

The windscreen has slight damage to the center of the screen

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,673 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,660 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 7 Nov 2012 50,842 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,782 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 41,782 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,605 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 41,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,129 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,129 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,947 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 2 Mar 2009 25,947 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,335 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 18,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AY05 ZVL is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AY05 ZVL, 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 AY05 ZVL registered?

AY05 ZVL is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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