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FY54 UME

2004 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,474 mi
Last recorded132,474 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 UME
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 132,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 124,369 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 115,792 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 115,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018
Fail 15 Jan 2018

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 101,941 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 1 Sep 2016 101,941 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,762 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,448 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 74,448 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,555 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,162 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 52,162 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 17,394 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,719 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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FY54 UME is a 2004 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 55,575 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 FY54 UME, 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 22 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY54 UME is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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