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GV55 AUF

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,249 mi
Last recorded140,249 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 AUF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 140,249 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 140,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 137,251 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 127,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 127,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge and worn close to minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 118,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle lagging 62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,976 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 108,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 102,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,445 miles

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

exhaust fumes in engine bay

Fail 29 Aug 2019 96,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust fumes in engine bay

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,423 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Sep 2018 85,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,837 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,260 miles

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

High level stop lamp not working. Disconnected?

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 49,260 miles

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

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

High level stop lamp not working. Disconnected?

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,255 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,881 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,909 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 3 Sep 2008 16,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,535 miles

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

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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GV55 AUF is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV55 AUF, 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 GV55 AUF registered?

GV55 AUF is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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