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FX55 VVG

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,137 mi
Last recorded107,137 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 VVG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,137 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by rear axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,910 miles

Offside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease

Offside Front side light dull

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 100,909 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease

Offside Front side light dull

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,831 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 93,831 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,492 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,396 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 82,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly located (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 79,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,399 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 74,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat's fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 66,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,602 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,965 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,345 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,348 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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FX55 VVG is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FX55 VVG, 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 FX55 VVG registered?

FX55 VVG is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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