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H4 GFY

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,904 mi
Last recorded98,904 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 GFY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 98,904 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Cross member (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,847 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 86,258 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,784 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,132 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 79,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 71,993 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in inner and outer rack and rod end

Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,702 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,643 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,755 miles

N/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,202 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 20 Oct 2012 60,202 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,297 miles

bottom radiator hose leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2011 59,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bottom radiator hose leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2010 52,809 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 52,809 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 9,718 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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H4 GFY is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H4 GFY, 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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H4 GFY is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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