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FY05 VDX

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,817 mi
Last recorded104,817 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VDX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,817 miles

wipers not switching off

Fail 22 Sep 2017 104,808 miles

Nearside 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 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)

wipers not switching off

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,560 miles

Centre Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Sep 2016 103,550 miles

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

Centre Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,531 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 101,531 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,494 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 93,357 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,414 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 79,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,684 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

service light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,485 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,813 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,513 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 19,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 13,228 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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FY05 VDX is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

FY05 VDX is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is FY05 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 VDX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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