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AY55 WMX

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,651 mi
Last recorded41,651 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 WMX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 41,651 miles

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

Front lower radiator mounting corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 40,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

lower radiator support corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 40,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside wheel arch loose

lower radiator support corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,289 miles

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

Front lower radiator mounting panel corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 33,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Side light intermittent

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator mounting panel corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 29,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion of inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wear. 185/60/15.

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

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

Radiator mounting panel corroded through.

Fail 6 Sep 2021 29,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion of inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wear. 185/60/15.

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

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

Radiator mounting panel corroded through.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,364 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 26,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 24,917 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inside of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,940 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 19,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 18,585 miles

N/S/F TYRE & BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT SURFACE CRACKS

Fail 2 Sep 2015 18,585 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE & BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT SURFACE CRACKS

Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,570 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,882 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,197 miles

slight surface cracks in rear tyre treads n/s & o/s

Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,165 miles

Very Slight Cracking in tyre tread Right Rear and Left Rear

Fail 24 Aug 2011 15,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Very Slight Cracking in tyre tread Right Rear and Left Rear

Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,982 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,606 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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AY55 WMX is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AY55 WMX, 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 AY55 WMX registered?

AY55 WMX is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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