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FY05 YLX

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,002 mi
Last recorded99,002 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YLX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 99,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,645 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,987 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 87,979 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking possible brake pipe union leaking as well (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 81,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 59,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,111 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,974 miles

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

o/s/r tyre Pershing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,581 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,816 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,904 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 37,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,843 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 22,843 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,786 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 18,272 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,271 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 14,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,105 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jun 2008 10,247 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 YLX is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FY05 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

FY05 YLX is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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