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DV05 LHZ

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

71,160 mi
Last recorded71,160 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LHZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 71,160 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 71,117 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 62,505 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 61,285 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,052 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 53,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,132 miles

brake pipe across rear axle corroding

engine oil low

slight judder from front brakes

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 25 Aug 2017 50,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe across rear axle corroding

engine oil low

slight judder from front brakes

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,465 miles

rear o/s tyre perished marked yellow

Fail 26 Aug 2016 47,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear o/s tyre perished marked yellow

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,628 miles

front tyres 3 mm

slight interaction on offside rear light

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,426 miles

rear o/s tyre developed cracks

Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,426 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear o/s tyre developed cracks

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,748 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,534 miles

front pads worn thin and discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge to 2mm, 3mm on inner

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Aug 2012 37,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front pads worn thin and discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge to 2mm, 3mm on inner

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Aug 2011 34,583 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front & rear tyres wearing on edges 1.4 mm useable tread left 165 65 15 t

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,583 miles

offside front & rear tyres wearing on edges 1.4 mm useable tread left 165 65 15 t

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,622 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 29,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 29,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,802 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,427 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 17,427 miles

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

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

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

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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DV05 LHZ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DV05 LHZ, 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 DV05 LHZ registered?

DV05 LHZ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is DV05 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 LHZ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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