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FV05 PVJ

2005 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,198 mi
Last recorded112,198 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 PVJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 112,198 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working main (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,099 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 102,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch behind door holed also outer wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,058 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 96,058 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working dip (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,662 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 90,662 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,633 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,631 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside rear outer (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,335 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,335 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,730 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,861 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,237 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,899 miles

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

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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FV05 PVJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV05 PVJ, 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 FV05 PVJ registered?

FV05 PVJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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