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GU05 DFC

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,363 mi
Last recorded117,363 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DFC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,363 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 111,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,264 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 101,588 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 97,153 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 89,462 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 89,441 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 82,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 11 May 2018 82,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2017 78,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2016 71,399 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 22 May 2015 65,290 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,499 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 63,499 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,352 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,423 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,643 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 31,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,140 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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GU05 DFC is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GU05 DFC, 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 GU05 DFC registered?

GU05 DFC is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GU05 DFC safe to buy?

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