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DS05 GYJ

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,263 mi
Last recorded67,263 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 GYJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,263 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 67,261 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,181 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop rest

both front discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

clutch noisey

clutch pedal high

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 59,399 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop rest

both front discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

clutch noisey

clutch pedal high

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,832 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,738 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 44,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,809 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 38,809 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,810 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,323 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2009 19,535 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,226 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,397 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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DS05 GYJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS05 GYJ, 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 DS05 GYJ registered?

DS05 GYJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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