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GF55 UTP

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

64,368 mi
Last recorded64,368 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UTP
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 64,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 64,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 61,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 61,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 59,632 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 59,189 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 59,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,683 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 57,683 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,820 miles

front radiator subframe corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 55,799 miles

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

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

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

front radiator subframe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,613 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)

eml light on

Fail 25 Nov 2016 53,613 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres have damage to sidewalls

Fail 24 Nov 2015 50,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine Management Light on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres have damage to sidewalls

Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,719 miles

rear brake discs worn

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 5 Nov 2014 47,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs worn

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 45,201 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 45,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,488 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 41,487 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,384 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,866 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 32,866 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,592 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,304 miles

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)

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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GF55 UTP is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,598cc 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 GF55 UTP, 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 GF55 UTP registered?

GF55 UTP is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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