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AY05 ZXJ

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,142 mi
Last recorded33,142 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ZXJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 33,142 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 29,510 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 25,653 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 22,237 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 18,103 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 17,581 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 17,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 17,173 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 16,611 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding does not show on roller test

Fail 14 Feb 2019 16,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slight binding does not show on roller test

Pass 26 Feb 2018 15,839 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 15,350 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 14,923 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 14,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,035 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,512 miles

Minor wear to all brake discs.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 9,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 7,260 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 5,945 miles

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 ZXJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AY05 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

AY05 ZXJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AY05 ZXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 ZXJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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