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FY55 XLB

2005 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,301 mi
Last recorded110,301 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XLB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 110,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear mud flaps insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,567 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 101,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,776 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 94,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,867 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 82,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs scoured on inner face

wiper scratch to windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2017 66,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs scoured on inner face

wiper scratch to windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,004 miles

hi level stop lamp not working

windscreen scratched not enough to fail

Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,230 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 3 Nov 2015 40,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 14 Nov 2014 27,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,466 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 21,139 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,336 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,645 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,246 miles

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

only just passed emmision reading

Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 9,285 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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FY55 XLB is a 2005 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 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 XLB, 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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FY55 XLB is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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