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FX55 XZU

2005 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,125 mi
Last recorded94,125 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XZU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 94,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front and rear discs heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,220 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 90,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper blade

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,119 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 80,002 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,468 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 68,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Radiator pipe not clipped

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,429 miles

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

advise rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,049 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2015 43,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 37,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 35,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer edge worn smooth on n/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2012 28,837 miles

N/s/r wheel slightly buckled on inner rim.

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,837 miles

N/s/r wheel slightly buckled on inner rim.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 20,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,363 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 85,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 2,569 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 2,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XZU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

FX55 XZU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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