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FG05 VVY

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,497 mi
Last recorded121,497 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VVY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 121,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 103,134 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 103,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 75,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,579 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,702 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,489 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 59,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,975 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,925 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,737 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,706 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2014 48,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,731 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 14 Mar 2011 36,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,697 miles

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

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

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 VVY is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FG05 VVY, 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 FG05 VVY registered?

FG05 VVY is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 VVY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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