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CX55 FHJ

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

80,158 mi
Last recorded80,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FHJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,158 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 78,907 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 78,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 77,739 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 76,917 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 76,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 74,272 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2021 69,955 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 69,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 69,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front suspension components heavily corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front cross member heavily corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,967 miles

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

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

front lower cross member slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,750 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced xmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,485 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 61,485 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken & o/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,338 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 60,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced & o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,752 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 58,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 56,941 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 56,941 miles

Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 54,497 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,497 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,648 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 46,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,874 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 37,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,986 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 32,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,086 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 27,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 24,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,922 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 21,920 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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CX55 FHJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 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 CX55 FHJ, 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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CX55 FHJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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