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DV55 EMK

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,707 mi
Last recorded119,707 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 EMK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 119,707 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2025 118,042 miles

radiator carrier bracket corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 118,040 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator carrier bracket corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 117,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 112,619 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 112,612 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,864 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective on both sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front radiator carrier support bracket corroded

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front radiator support - fixing bracket corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,296 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear shock absorber corroded

radiator support frame securing bracket corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 85,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,519 miles

o/s rear shock absorber casing corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,131 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 74,131 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 67,417 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,293 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,891 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 52,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,383 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,795 miles

unable to see brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,444 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 32,444 miles

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

Cut in offside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,536 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 20,534 miles

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

n/s front and o/s rear tyres on 2mm o/s front tyre on 3mm

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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DV55 EMK is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 DV55 EMK, 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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DV55 EMK is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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