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DY55 LDF

2005 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,089 mi
Last recorded118,089 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LDF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 118,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 112,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 107,735 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 106,112 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 106,109 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,891 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens's frosting (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 101,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn/grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens's frosting (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,199 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 99,193 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 85,535 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 85,531 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,154 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 80,154 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,179 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,233 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 65,233 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,079 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,308 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 53,308 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 43,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 36,057 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,382 miles

front pads

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,065 miles

high level stop lamp does not work at all

Fail 9 Sep 2009 21,065 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

high level stop lamp does not work at all

Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,998 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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DY55 LDF is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY55 LDF, 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 DY55 LDF registered?

DY55 LDF is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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