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AY55 WUU

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,788 mi
Last recorded82,788 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 WUU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 82,788 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily scorn and corrode inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 80,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily scorn and corrode inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT Discs corroded inner faces (Pad contact area reduced) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 78,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing with indicator/hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing with indicator/hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT Discs corroded inner faces (Pad contact area reduced) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,091 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 76,091 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,512 miles

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

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

Various under body and component corrosion including sum frame

Fail 9 Sep 2021 75,512 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Various under body and component corrosion including sum frame

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,084 miles

Both front brake pipes have been protected

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,948 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 71,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,890 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 69,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,753 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,219 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,699 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 34,432 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 34,432 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,656 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,799 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)

near side front tyre slightly damaged on side wall.

off side front tyre 3mm.

off side rear tyre 3mm.

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 WUU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WUU, 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 WUU registered?

AY55 WUU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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