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GU05 OBW

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OBW
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 100,641 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 89,746 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Close to excessive interaction between all offside rear lamps

Front inner brake pads worn down to legal limit

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,746 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Close to excessive interaction between all offside rear lamps

Front inner brake pads worn down to legal limit

Pass 11 Nov 2013 79,552 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 79,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front inner pads getting low

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Nov 2013 79,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,286 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 61,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside mirror image distorted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,911 miles

nearside mirror image distorted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,417 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside door mirror poor

wipers could be better

Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,415 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn

nearside door mirror poor

rear brake discs worn considerably

wipers could be better

Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,832 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,819 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S door mirror glass slightly distorted

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre size (185/60HR15)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,254 miles

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged, no cords exposed

Fail 7 Mar 2008 29,187 miles

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

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged, no cords exposed

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 OBW is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBW, 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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GU05 OBW is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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