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GJ55 YWG

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,195 mi
Last recorded85,195 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YWG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,195 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear, offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 83,816 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear, offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 81,137 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has damage (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 77,253 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has damage (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,206 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 73,206 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,561 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 52,602 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 52,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,922 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,093 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,061 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,709 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,750 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,443 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 YWG is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

GJ55 YWG is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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