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GF05 LWM

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

127,555 mi
Last recorded127,555 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LWM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 127,555 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 127,551 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 117,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 117,885 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,911 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 106,911 miles

Emissions not tested Readings way too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 90,543 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 90,543 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 75,498 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 75,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,708 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,862 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 59,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,639 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 55,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,883 miles

N/S/F Tyre Cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,957 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 38,212 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 38,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,865 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 32,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 27,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,713 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,709 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 20,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,867 miles

Nearside 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)

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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GF05 LWM is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GF05 LWM, 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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GF05 LWM is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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