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GJ55 ADV

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,454 mi
Last recorded112,454 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 ADV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 112,454 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,397 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Radiator support bar and supporting brackets are corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 104,028 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 91,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 91,518 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,781 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,706 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,891 miles

Nearside Front tyre balding on outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2017 73,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre balding on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,927 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,440 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f wiper split on ends

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,988 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 54,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,673 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,081 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,320 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,930 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,811 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade torn

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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GJ55 ADV is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GJ55 ADV, 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 GJ55 ADV registered?

GJ55 ADV is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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