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GJ05 RYV

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,734 mi
Last recorded78,734 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 RYV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 78,734 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 77,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 69,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,636 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,780 miles

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

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

Rear rear tyres just below 3.0mm

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,748 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and offside rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 44,160 miles

both front and offside rear road wheels slight inner rim damage

Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,165 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all road wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 35,161 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all road wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,069 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,878 miles

both front and offside rear wheels slight damage inner rims

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,911 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 14,372 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in inner wall not showing cords

offside front tyre 3.5mm

rear tyres 3-3.5mm tread and slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,684 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 8,470 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 8,464 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 7,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 6,513 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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GJ05 RYV is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GJ05 RYV, 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 GJ05 RYV registered?

GJ05 RYV is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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