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GL09 FCN

2009 Renault Grand Modus

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,487 mi
Last recorded130,487 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Modus50,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 FCN
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 130,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever mounting slight movement

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and edges worn low

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted/ slight damage

nearside rear light slight earth fault

offside front suspension coil spring, both front suspension struts, front of front subframe and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

offside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and edges wearing

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

rear brakes backing plates rusty

rear reverse lamps not working-07/07/09

slight oil leak

steering rack slight play at inner joints

Pass 2 Apr 2025 121,480 miles

both front antiroll bar link rods slight movement

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

offside front suspension coil spring, both front suspension struts and front of front subframe starting to rust

rear reverse lamps not working-07/07/09

steering rack slight play at inner joints

Fail 21 Mar 2025 121,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front antiroll bar link rods slight movement

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

offside front suspension coil spring, both front suspension struts and front of front subframe starting to rust

rear reverse lamps not working-07/07/09

steering rack slight play at inner joints

Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a punctures (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 108,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre black buttoned seat blet stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a punctures (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel binding when turning by hand

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,754 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn inner

rear bake discs worn

Fail 22 Mar 2021 99,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

offside front tyre worn inner

rear bake discs worn

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,277 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 96,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 89,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 82,730 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,680 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 76,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,690 miles

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

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

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

slight brake bind to nearside rear

under car covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2016 67,690 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight brake bind to nearside rear

under car covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,123 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,297 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 53,297 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,100 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Modus?

Based on 72,470 MOT tests across 4,357 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,711
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
4,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 966
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 727
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GL09 FCN is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,649 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 Grand Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL09 FCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Grand Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL09 FCN is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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