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DN05 EYX

2005 Renault Modus

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

121,841 mi
Last recorded121,841 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 EYX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 121,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 108,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 101,136 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 94,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2022 87,966 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 87,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 77,355 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 77,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 74,398 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 74,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 69,655 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 69,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 63,780 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 63,780 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 54,083 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 54,079 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 46,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,666 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 44,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 38,105 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 38,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,506 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 35,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 33,238 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 33,238 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 30,329 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 26,576 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,323 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,206 miles

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

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

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

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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DN05 EYX is a 2005 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DN05 EYX, 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 DN05 EYX registered?

DN05 EYX is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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