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DX55 VFR

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,158 mi
Last recorded81,158 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 VFR
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 81,158 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 76,642 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 69,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 69,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 48,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle - handle broken

Rear NS & OS brake backing plates missing

Pass 10 Feb 2021 32,733 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 32,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 32,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 31,907 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,151 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 28,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,754 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 26,261 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 26,258 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,287 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 21,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,559 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 10,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 10,254 miles

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

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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DX55 VFR is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DX55 VFR, 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 DX55 VFR registered?

DX55 VFR is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is DX55 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 VFR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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