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FY05 GXK

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,030 mi
Last recorded79,030 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 GXK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,030 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 79,030 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,075 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,790 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 76,784 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,513 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,513 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking from rear brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,586 miles

rear brake disc(s) poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,799 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2015 61,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,152 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

slight noise from nearside front shock absorber

slight noise from offside front shock absorber

Fail 20 Feb 2014 57,064 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

slight noise from nearside front shock absorber

slight noise from offside front shock absorber

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 Feb 2013 50,374 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,937 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,240 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,128 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 29,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,752 miles

both front tyres almost worn to legal limit on outer sections of tread

front tracking needs checking/adjusting

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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FY05 GXK is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY05 GXK, 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 FY05 GXK registered?

FY05 GXK is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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