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DE55 MHL

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,834 mi
Last recorded48,834 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 MHL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 48,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear spare wheel carrier loose but secure

Fail 5 Dec 2018 48,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear spare wheel carrier loose but secure

Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,255 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,913 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 44,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam working but very dim (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 42,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 40,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,541 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 37,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 37,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,517 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,039 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,986 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,001 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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DE55 MHL is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE55 MHL, 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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DE55 MHL is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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