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GV05 WGG

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 WGG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,937 miles

Advise; Both rear tyre have lost their shape / exhaust heat shield slightly in secure at [centre].

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 85,937 miles

Advise; Both rear tyre have lost their shape / exhaust heat shield slightly in secure at [centre].

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,538 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 76,535 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut loss (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,757 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,879 miles

all brake discs are in a poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2017 66,868 miles

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

all brake discs are in a poor condition

both n/s & o/s rear tyres are slightly perished/cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 62,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,806 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres perished and cracked.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 59,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres perished and cracked.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,118 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 55,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear wiper blade

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,927 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 51,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,932 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,931 miles

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

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

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

wipers poor

Fail 11 May 2011 44,956 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 May 2011 44,956 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,876 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,181 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 24,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WGG is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WGG, 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 WGG is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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