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FL05 UOW

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,645 mi
Last recorded103,645 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 103,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Also insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CANVAS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch in need of adjustment or repair. Biting point high

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Biased to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside lower sill split

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 94,034 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Biased to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Biased to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside lower sill split

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,228 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,899 miles

Parking brake efficiency 15%. PASSED ON LOCKS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

Fail 31 Aug 2016 75,897 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency 15%. PASSED ON LOCKS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,679 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Parking brake efficiency 17%.

Rear wiper split.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2015 66,674 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper split.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,228 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 56,226 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,754 miles

high stop light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,931 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,325 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,407 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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FL05 UOW is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FL05 UOW, 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 FL05 UOW registered?

FL05 UOW is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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