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FG56 DZZ

2006 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,674 mi
Last recorded90,674 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 DZZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 90,674 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 90,667 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 88,673 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 88,673 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 86,604 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 May 2024 86,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 83,785 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 83,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 80,772 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 80,765 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 77,971 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 28 May 2020 76,269 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 73,288 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 73,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 69,063 miles

Slight wear to headlamp switch

Fail 1 May 2018 69,063 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on edge

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

Slight wear to headlamp switch

Pass 8 May 2017 62,673 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,992 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 55,992 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 47,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 42,010 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 21 May 2013 34,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,858 miles

all tyres starting to crack on tread slightly but not showing cords

Pass 28 May 2010 14,781 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,746 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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FG56 DZZ is a 2006 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 FG56 DZZ, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG56 DZZ registered?

FG56 DZZ is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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