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DEZ 8979

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,065 mi
Last recorded107,065 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 8979
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 107,065 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

high level stop out

Fail 11 Sep 2025 107,065 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

high level stop out

Pass 28 Aug 2024 106,912 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2024 106,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim and levelling device not tested (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 105,906 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Upper lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,313 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 103,313 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,663 miles

high level stop light out

Fail 14 Sep 2021 10,063 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

high level stop light out

Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,306 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 96,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 and fitted wrong on wheel and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,151 miles

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

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

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

high level stop out

Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,069 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 82,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working possible bad earth or bulbs in wrong (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high brake light not working

Fail 6 Sep 2017 73,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high brake light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,079 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,452 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,422 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,284 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,934 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,429 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,590 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,141 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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DEZ 8979 is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DEZ 8979, 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 DEZ 8979 registered?

DEZ 8979 is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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