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EY06 MXJ

2006 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,573 mi
Last recorded95,573 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 MXJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 95,573 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 95,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 93,417 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,139 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 93,134 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,035 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,027 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,142 miles

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

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

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 15 Jan 2021 88,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2020 85,119 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,748 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 77,994 miles

All position lamps not working NOT WORKING WITH IGNITION SWITCHED OFF.!!! (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty lamp lights then goes out !!!!! ?. (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,321 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 75,318 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,209 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various tiny chips to windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2014 67,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various tiny chips to windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2013 54,142 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,142 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 22 Mar 2012 40,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,028 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 3,634 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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EY06 MXJ is a 2006 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 EY06 MXJ, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY06 MXJ registered?

EY06 MXJ is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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