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FY55 UAC

2005 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,691 mi
Last recorded103,691 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UAC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 103,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,593 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge bald

Offside Front indicator lens loose

Fail 30 Aug 2016 89,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge bald

Offside Front indicator lens loose

Fail 19 Aug 2015 73,860 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 73,859 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,361 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 61,361 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,548 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,984 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,657 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 45,657 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drivers seat belt buckle slightly defective

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,961 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

emissions close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,902 miles

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

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

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

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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FY55 UAC is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY55 UAC, 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 FY55 UAC registered?

FY55 UAC is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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