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FG05 HWF

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,957 mi
Last recorded107,957 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 HWF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 107,957 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edge

Play in suspension / steering joints/bushes

Fail 13 Jan 2017 107,957 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both tyres worn inner edge

Play in suspension / steering joints/bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,490 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,572 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 92,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 83,998 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2013 77,190 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 77,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,810 miles

corrosion to exhaust

damage to front bumper

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2011 64,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to exhaust

damage to front bumper

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,384 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

nearside rear brake shows signs of binding slightly.

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

offside rear door not open from inside of vehicle.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,869 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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FG05 HWF is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG05 HWF, 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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FG05 HWF is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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