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GJ11 DZY

2011 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,571 mi
Last recorded81,571 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Modus40,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 DZY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 81,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 80,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 80,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 77,392 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,839 miles

Front subframe section corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 73,839 miles

Front subframe section corroded

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 66,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 61,201 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front sub-frame forward component corroded, advise

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 54,376 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2019 47,434 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 42,057 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad worn due to sticking caliper/binding. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel/caliper binding. Strong Advisory

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 35,775 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front x member rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2016 29,976 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Fail 26 Jan 2016 29,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,441 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 20,579 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GJ11 DZY is a 2011 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 40,426 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 GJ11 DZY, 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 15 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ11 DZY registered?

GJ11 DZY is a 2011 Renault Modus, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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