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GU05 DFE

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,340 mi
Last recorded98,340 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DFE
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,047 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 95,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 94,956 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 94,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 94,187 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 94,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy steel section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 92,413 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 90,117 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 86,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 80,109 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 80,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,255 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,484 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,068 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 62,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,681 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Offside,nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,681 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Offside,nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,925 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,563 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,563 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,214 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 29,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DFE is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GU05 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

GU05 DFE is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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