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FN55 VGT

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,866 mi
Last recorded75,866 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VGT
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,866 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 73,221 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 71,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,991 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2018 68,077 miles

nearside front tyre is bold on the outer edge and is starting to crack

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,989 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 66,989 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

front brake discs are in poor condition

nearside front tyre is bold on outer edge

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 66,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

front brake discs are in poor condition

nearside front tyre is bold on outer edge

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,841 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

offside rear seat belt buckle has to have the release button pressed for seat belt to lock in

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,889 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 56,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,031 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 46,031 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,693 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,485 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 25,485 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VGT is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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