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FM05 WGJ

2005 Renault Modus

Brown Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,666 mi
Last recorded65,666 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 WGJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 65,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,953 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 53,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,788 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,360 miles

All tyres perishing

Damage to o/s

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,606 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 39,970 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 39,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2014 39,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,414 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,807 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 35,807 miles

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

Chip to winscreen.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,546 miles

Kerb grazing/cuts to both front outer tyre walls

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,364 miles

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

Cuts to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Cuts to o/s/f outer tyre wall

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

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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FM05 WGJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Brown with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM05 WGJ, 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 FM05 WGJ registered?

FM05 WGJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is FM05 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 WGJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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