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FG56 EAA

2006 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,087 mi
Last recorded116,087 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 116,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,070 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges 185/60/15

front radiator support crossmember corroded and holed

n/s front bumper insecure

n/s headlamp image poor

oil leak

service light on

travel in handbrake

Fail 28 Sep 2017 109,070 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges 185/60/15

front brake discs in poor condition

front inner brake pads worn low

front radiator support crossmember corroded and holed

n/s front bumper insecure

n/s headlamp image poor

oil leak

service light on

travel in handbrake

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,184 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn low on edges 185/60/15

chip in windscreen

radiator support panel corroded and holed

service light on

Fail 3 Oct 2016 103,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn low on edges 185/60/15

chip in windscreen

radiator support panel corroded and holed

service light on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen

front radiator support panel corroded

n/s front bumper insecure

oil leak

service light on

Fail 16 Sep 2015 96,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen

front radiator support panel corroded

n/s front bumper insecure

oil leak

service light on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,040 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 93,040 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror damaged/ loose/ secured by tape

Fail 27 Sep 2013 83,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror damaged/ loose/ secured by tape

Pass 22 Sep 2012 71,388 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 71,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension offside and nearside bump stop mountings missing

Pass 17 Sep 2011 58,611 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 47,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing towards outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,541 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing towards outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine oil level low.

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 EAA is a 2006 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

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

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