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GV05 PJJ

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,119 mi
Last recorded144,119 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 PJJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 144,119 miles

both rear tyres are bald / worn on edges

Fail 2 Apr 2026 144,117 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres are bald / worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2025 137,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 137,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect but is fitted incorrectly. unable to correct during test (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 127,842 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 127,837 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 124,468 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 121,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 118,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,425 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Radiator support corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 112,757 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,374 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,179 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,332 miles

Centre Rear stop inop

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,405 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,336 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 74,325 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,325 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 58,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,023 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,370 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 43,370 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 35,815 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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GV05 PJJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GV05 PJJ, 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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GV05 PJJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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