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FE54 HNU

2004 Renault Modus

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,080 mi
Last recorded107,080 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 HNU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 107,080 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame fractured radiator subframe both N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2025 107,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 103,355 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake disc's corroding

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2024 103,344 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake disc's corroding

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2023 97,453 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 94,560 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2022 94,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,922 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 80,752 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 78,461 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 78,461 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 74,609 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,891 miles

n/s/f drop link upper dust cover has a small split

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,264 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,833 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,530 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,347 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,645 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 52,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,861 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 45,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,811 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,191 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 28,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

advise high level brake light not working

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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FE54 HNU is a 2004 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 55,575 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 FE54 HNU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE54 HNU is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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