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GJ55 PFA

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,398 mi
Last recorded94,398 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 PFA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 94,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 86,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 82,829 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,083 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,327 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,628 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 54,620 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,887 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,775 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,978 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,435 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,907 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 PFA is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

GJ55 PFA is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is GJ55 PFA safe to buy?

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