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CU05 ZFF

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,652 mi
Last recorded106,652 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZFF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,652 miles

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

Front radiator cross member holed and rusted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear numbers plates film left on still read ok

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

radiator mounting cross member holed and corroded

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 31 Oct 2023 105,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

radiator mounting cross member holed and corroded

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,049 miles

Front cross member holed/corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,124 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Radiator support bracket rusted

heatshield loose rear

slight handbrake travel

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,726 miles

Front radiator support panel holed and corroded

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,684 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front radiator support panel holed and corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 87,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,753 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 82,753 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,689 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

headlight switch doesn't turn lights on every time operated

Fail 14 Aug 2017 80,687 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release black switch one (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

headlight switch doesn't turn lights on every time operated

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,054 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 74,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,531 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brakes binding

rear centre seat belt anchor sticking (dirty)

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,555 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,717 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 55,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,763 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 39,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 20,445 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 20,439 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,346 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 11 Mar 2009 11,214 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,321 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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CU05 ZFF is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black 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 CU05 ZFF, 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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CU05 ZFF is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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