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DN05 LXJ

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,383 mi
Last recorded89,383 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LXJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 89,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,336 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 78,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,439 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,240 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 71,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 67,268 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 67,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,505 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 65,505 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 22 May 2013 63,323 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 16 May 2012 58,604 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 25 May 2011 50,967 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 24 May 2010 41,970 miles

This is an observation and does not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

Fail 24 May 2010 41,970 miles

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

This is an observation and does not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted.

Pass 8 May 2009 35,246 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,777 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth limit on outer edge

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 LXJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

DN05 LXJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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