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DU05 VXG

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

174,924 mi
Last recorded174,924 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VXG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 174,924 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 174,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 170,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is slightly worn on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

head lights are deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2024 166,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on there inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front head lights are deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slight (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 166,439 miles

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on there inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front head lights are deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on its legal limit advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slight (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 164,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 162,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on there inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 158,166 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 158,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light bulb has fallen out (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light is deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 153,495 miles

Nearside Front Body and sub frame support corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 151,189 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 151,189 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 143,032 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 143,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 135,422 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 124,843 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 124,843 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,920 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is worn on its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 85,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,824 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,100 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,691 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,258 miles

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

The N/S/F tyre has a cut in the side wall 25mm long but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 6 May 2008 19,816 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,147 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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DU05 VXG is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DU05 VXG, 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 DU05 VXG registered?

DU05 VXG is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DU05 VXG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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