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FH55 FVO

2006 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,680 mi
Last recorded112,680 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 FVO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 112,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Will not plug in. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Painted. (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,360 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 100,244 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 95,450 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,262 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,160 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,255 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,183 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,641 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2016 73,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,433 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 72,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,457 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,216 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,844 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,456 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,222 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,572 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 35,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,833 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 27,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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FH55 FVO is a 2006 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FH55 FVO, 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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FH55 FVO is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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