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GF05 XDU

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,695 mi
Last recorded130,695 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XDU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 130,695 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 130,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 130,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 129,942 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 129,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 129,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 128,349 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,488 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 126,390 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 124,720 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 123,536 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,536 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ns and os (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 121,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 117,254 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 117,227 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 102,498 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,498 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,448 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,665 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 81,665 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,612 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 52,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,625 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 37,116 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,116 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,388 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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GF05 XDU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GF05 XDU, 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 GF05 XDU registered?

GF05 XDU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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