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GJ61 ESV

2011 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,967 mi
Last recorded62,967 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Modus40,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 ESV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 62,967 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 60,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 56,284 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 51,091 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,594 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 46,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 44,538 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 38,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,389 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 35,389 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,129 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,780 miles

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

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

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

cat /front exhaust box rattling broken up inside

rear wiper blade split

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,513 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GJ61 ESV is a 2011 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ61 ESV, 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 GJ61 ESV registered?

GJ61 ESV is a 2011 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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