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NG54 UBU

2004 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

50,013 mi
Last recorded50,013 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 UBU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,972 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 46,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 41,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,007 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 35,007 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 30,477 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 30,477 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,522 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,530 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 28,530 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 27,498 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 27,494 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,394 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 26,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,225 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2012 25,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and badly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,834 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,782 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 21,782 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,725 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,689 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 15,293 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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NG54 UBU is a 2004 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 55,575 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 NG54 UBU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG54 UBU is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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