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EX55 ULW

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,439 mi
Last recorded65,439 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ULW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,439 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody covered all over in underseal

Fail 19 Aug 2025 65,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody covered all over in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,099 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 60,960 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,775 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,055 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,423 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,087 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 48,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 45,775 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,068 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 44,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,422 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,412 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,389 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 16,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,218 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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EX55 ULW 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 78.3%.

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 EX55 ULW, 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 EX55 ULW registered?

EX55 ULW is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is EX55 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 ULW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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