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FN54 VSX

2004 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,322 mi
Last recorded102,322 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 VSX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Nov 2013 102,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 May 2013 93,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2013 93,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2012 74,384 miles

airbag light on

engine management light on

headlamp main beam switch faulty but functional

offside rear door difficult to open

Fail 14 Apr 2012 74,384 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

engine management light on

headlamp main beam switch faulty but functional

offside rear door difficult to open

Pass 30 Nov 2011 73,368 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 73,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 62,847 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 62,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 62,727 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 50,850 miles

Step tread pattern tyres fitted to nearside rear and offside front.Almost through to reinforcement on shoulders.recommend replacement asap.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 50,850 miles

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

Step tread pattern tyres fitted to nearside rear and offside front.Almost through to reinforcement on shoulders.recommend replacement asap.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 41,693 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 41,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,675 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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FN54 VSX is a 2004 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 55,575 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 FN54 VSX, 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 22 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN54 VSX is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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