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FN55 VCD

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,885 mi
Last recorded114,885 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VCD
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,885 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view door glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 21 Feb 2023 114,847 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view door glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 112,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at clip mount on beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose plastic door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

bonnet latch stiff-lubricated to free off-customer to check periodically

Fail 15 Feb 2022 112,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at clip mount on beam axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle faulty (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose plastic door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

bonnet latch stiff-lubricated to free off-customer to check periodically

Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,643 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack end joint

Fail 26 Jan 2021 108,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm recommend replacement now (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 107,208 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Seat belt buckle damaged unable to lock seatbelt. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm recommend replacement now (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,166 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 105,151 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,925 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 92,815 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2014 1,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,554 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,276 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 71,276 miles

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

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

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 8 Sep 2011 59,767 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,870 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,016 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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FN55 VCD is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FN55 VCD, 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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FN55 VCD is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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