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FX55 XYJ

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

70,485 mi
Last recorded70,485 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XYJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,485 miles

Front radiator cross member corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2026 70,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front radiator cross member corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2025 69,244 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 67,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 67,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 66,548 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 66,548 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 64,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,289 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 62,289 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,190 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 61,190 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,482 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,467 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 57,467 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,518 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 55,518 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,180 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 53,180 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 50,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,396 miles

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,493 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge .

offside rear seat belt receiver does not work.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,723 miles

hand brake high / front n rear pads look low / nsr tyre warn on outter edge

Fail 24 Sep 2011 34,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

hand brake high / front n rear pads look low / nsr tyre warn on outter edge

Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,077 miles

slight rack play

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,372 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 13,682 miles

nsr tyre unevenly worn

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 XYJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FX55 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

FX55 XYJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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