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DG05 OBU

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,792 mi
Last recorded84,792 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 OBU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 84,792 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,068 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 78,944 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,280 miles

O/S REAR TYRE ON WEAR MARKERS

Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,376 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 67,376 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 62,722 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Fail 17 Nov 2015 62,722 miles

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

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,437 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,590 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 46,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 37,273 miles

Both front tyres worn inner and outer shoulders

Both rear brakes bind slightly

Engine has an oil leak

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

Offside front tyre valve just starting to peresh

Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,232 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 27,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,201 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 17,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,861 miles

rear wiper split

reverse light inop

Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,866 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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DG05 OBU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG05 OBU, 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 DG05 OBU registered?

DG05 OBU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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