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GJ55 AEF

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,499 mi
Last recorded37,499 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 37,499 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under rad and to subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 36,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 35,632 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 34,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,663 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 32,663 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,615 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 31,615 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,743 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,198 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 29,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,724 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 27,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15h (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,305 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 22,286 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 20,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,250 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres splitting at tread margin

both rear tyres perishing at bead

obstructions to windscreen ( air freshener and tax disc ) removed.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,702 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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GJ55 AEF is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AEF, 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 AEF registered?

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

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