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GK05 VXF

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,472 mi
Last recorded100,472 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VXF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,887 miles

Offside Rear 185/55/16 tyre unevenly worn on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside very slight ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 89,832 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp cluster interaction (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,269 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s inner rack joint slight play

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s inner rack joint slight play

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,722 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,623 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 69,419 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,488 miles

Both front tyres on 3 mm.

Center seatbelt not clipping in to buckle.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2011 49,192 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,192 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,582 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,387 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 34,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,654 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

offside rear outer panel scratched

Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,337 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 31,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GK05 VXF is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK05 VXF, 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 GK05 VXF registered?

GK05 VXF is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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