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FL55 MPU

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,712 mi
Last recorded75,712 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 MPU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 75,712 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 75,405 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 75,389 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,384 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,759 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,622 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,465 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 58,465 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 54,538 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 54,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,780 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 50,780 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,631 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,901 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,588 miles

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

n/s front tyre cut in side wall

slight drag rear brakes noted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,971 miles

N/S REAR CALIPER PARKING BRAKE LEVER DOSE NOT RETURN TO IT'S STOP

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 26,971 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,487 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,450 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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FL55 MPU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FL55 MPU, 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 FL55 MPU registered?

FL55 MPU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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