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FN55 VCG

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,741 mi
Last recorded55,741 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VCG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 55,741 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 55,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 49,459 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 49,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,096 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,283 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 43,283 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,385 miles

Front and rear discs slightly lipped and pitted on edges.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,221 miles

Nearside front tyres wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,484 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,650 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 21,646 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,431 miles

nearside rear tyre scuffed and perished on side walls and in genral poor condition

offside rear tyre scuffed and perished on side wall and in genral poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2012 8,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked on side walls and in genral poor condition

nearside rear tyre scuffed and perished on side walls and in genral poor condition

Pass 12 May 2011 7,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 7,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 5,655 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 4,485 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 VCG is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN55 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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