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EJ05 ZJO

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,749 mi
Last recorded123,749 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZJO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 123,749 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 123,739 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both [excessively corroded] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 120,617 miles

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

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

rear both rear disc worn

Pass 19 Dec 2017 113,545 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing lighty nide

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 102,225 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a sensor fault

Fail 14 Mar 2015 102,225 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a sensor fault

Pass 8 May 2014 95,543 miles

offside rear caliper handbrake lever pulled on all the way

rear brake discs corroded and scored

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2014 95,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear caliper handbrake lever pulled on all the way

rear brake discs corroded and scored

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs heavily worn

Fail 17 Apr 2013 84,426 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2012 75,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,455 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 70,448 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,873 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 63,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,674 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,829 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 47,829 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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EJ05 ZJO is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EJ05 ZJO, 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 EJ05 ZJO registered?

EJ05 ZJO is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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