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FG55 UPE

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,157 mi
Last recorded118,157 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UPE
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 118,157 miles

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

damage to vin plate on offside front door post

Fail 20 Oct 2012 118,157 miles

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

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

damage to vin plate on offside front door post

Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,794 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,606 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 80,606 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,878 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 46,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,858 miles

rear wiper split

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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FG55 UPE is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FG55 UPE, 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 FG55 UPE registered?

FG55 UPE is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is FG55 UPE safe to buy?

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