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FG56 MGU

2006 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,978 mi
Last recorded76,978 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 MGU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,978 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 76,948 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,250 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 74,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened extension leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,076 miles

Oil leak Engine Area ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,459 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 67,372 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure nut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Track rod end loose lock nut insecure (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,620 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 63,620 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,637 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 58,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,445 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,303 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,893 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,295 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 MGU is a 2006 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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