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EA05 YSJ

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

66,396 mi
Last recorded66,396 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 YSJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 66,396 miles

Both front radiator lower support bars badly corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly corroded

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 66,396 miles

Both front radiator lower support bars badly corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly corroded

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 65,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radiator support subframe corroded

Offside Front Lower Radiator support subframe corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 65,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Cleared for test but may return in near future (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Radiator support subframe corroded

Offside Front Lower Radiator support subframe corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radiator support member corroded.

Offside Front Lower Radiator support member corroded/holed.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 65,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radiator support member corroded.

Offside Front Lower Radiator support member corroded/holed.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 64,253 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Radiator support member corroded.

Offside Front Lower Radiator support member corroded/holed.

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 64,252 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Radiator support member corroded.

Offside Front Lower Radiator support member corroded/holed.

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 63,717 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 63,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Code read & turned off (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 63,192 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,050 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 63,050 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,282 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,282 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,212 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,645 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 55,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,148 miles

underbody shields fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2010 38,148 miles

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,288 miles

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

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

under body shield fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2009 31,288 miles

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

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

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

under body shield fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,091 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EA05 YSJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EA05 YSJ, 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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EA05 YSJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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