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CV05 GVJ

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,111 mi
Last recorded44,111 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 GVJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 44,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 43,768 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,726 miles

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 43,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 43,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 43,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 43,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine misfires (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 43,049 miles

EML on

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,274 miles

engine light on

Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,274 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 8 Apr 2017 40,533 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,902 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,032 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,739 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 29,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bracket on n/s of front subframe excessivly corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,808 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,459 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,267 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,785 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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CV05 GVJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CV05 GVJ, 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 CV05 GVJ registered?

CV05 GVJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is CV05 GVJ safe to buy?

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