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DN05 FOJ

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,279 mi
Last recorded43,279 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 FOJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 43,279 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator support cross-member has excessive corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 42,303 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 41,246 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,091 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,637 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,096 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,787 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 32,471 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,481 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,002 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,517 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 25,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,693 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,292 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,392 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 21,392 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,517 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,103 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,090 miles

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2008 15,963 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake binding on slightly

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 FOJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DN05 FOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN05 FOJ registered?

DN05 FOJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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