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GV55 HSY

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,874 mi
Last recorded156,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 HSY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 156,874 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle/spring holder corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 153,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Jul 2024 151,224 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp images cloudy/deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 11 Jul 2023 146,503 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s i,ages deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 5 Jul 2022 142,187 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2021 138,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 8 Jul 2021 138,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2020 134,797 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small chip/crack in windscreen

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 2 Jul 2019 128,430 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 119,130 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 119,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 110,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 110,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner surface of brake disc is lipped but disc is not excessively weakened

Fail 7 Jul 2016 102,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner surface of brake disc is lipped but disc is not excessively weakened

Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to perish and crack on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,733 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 74,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,862 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,427 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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GV55 HSY is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HSY, 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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GV55 HSY is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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