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FG55 VCT

2005 Renault Modus

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,993 mi
Last recorded84,993 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VCT
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,993 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 75,278 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,355 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 65,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,715 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,805 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 35,452 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,639 miles

O/S/R seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 21,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,336 miles

nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres on 3mm

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,489 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,747 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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FG55 VCT is a 2005 Renault Modus in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FG55 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

FG55 VCT is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FG55 VCT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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