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EX05 LMU

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,707 mi
Last recorded45,707 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LMU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,707 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 45,643 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 30,669 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 17,823 miles

Damage on n/s/f bumper

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 17,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Damage on n/s/f bumper

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,888 miles

Front pads inner appear low

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seat's down at time of test

Nearside Front tyre very badly worn outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2015 16,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front pads inner appear low

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seat's down at time of test

Nearside Front tyre very badly worn outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 16,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 16,104 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,716 miles

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

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside rear brake binding

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,800 miles

front service brakes show an imbalance.

nearside front inner door handle insecure.

offside front tyre unevenly worn, cracked and perished and worn close to the legal limit.

offside rear brake disc outer face slightly corrded and pitted.

offside rear brakes slightly binding on.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,308 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Covers fitted above vehicle

Damage on n /s/f wing/bumper

Front brake application becoming uneven

Front brake discs lipped and brake pads wearing low

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S/F tyre cracked between tread

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

Slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 24 Aug 2011 13,308 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Covers fitted above vehicle

Damage on n /s/f wing/bumper

Front brake application becoming uneven

Front brake discs lipped and brake pads wearing low

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

O/S/F tyre cracked between tread

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

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2010 11,110 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 7,578 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,456 miles

near side front door mirror glass damaged.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 5,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres are starting to perish/show splits.

front service brakes inbalance.

near side front door mirror glass damaged.

near side front wheel rim shows extensive damage.

parking brake lever travel.

service warning lamp on.

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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EX05 LMU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX05 LMU, 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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EX05 LMU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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