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FN55 VLL

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,008 mi
Last recorded125,008 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VLL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 125,008 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 124,918 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 116,748 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 113,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 111,199 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,831 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,690 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 98,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,460 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 92,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 88,378 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 88,378 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,842 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 76,839 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,621 miles

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

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

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

passenger wing mirror missing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,203 miles

n/s mirror broken

Fail 5 Sep 2013 54,203 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,749 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,935 miles

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

all brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 42,884 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,180 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,918 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 29,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,547 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 VLL is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VLL, 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 FN55 VLL registered?

FN55 VLL is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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