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FN05 GVJ

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,045 mi
Last recorded82,045 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 GVJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,045 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,956 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 81,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 80,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,523 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,058 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,463 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,556 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,112 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,626 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 52,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise oil leak from gearbox

Fail 13 Feb 2008 52,806 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise oil leak from gearbox

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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FN05 GVJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 FN05 GVJ, 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 FN05 GVJ registered?

FN05 GVJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is FN05 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 GVJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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