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NU54 VXJ

2004 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,596 mi
Last recorded86,596 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 VXJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,596 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

both front petrol pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 86,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calipar (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heatsheild (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended both stalks (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

both front petrol pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,882 miles

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

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

both front fuel lines

Fail 12 Nov 2019 82,882 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both inop (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended inop (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

both front fuel lines

Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,577 miles

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

both front fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,872 miles

Front fuel pipes rusty

Front windscreen has lots of scratches

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

Nearside rear seatbelt stalk doesn't work/faulty

Fail 9 Nov 2017 76,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front fuel pipes rusty

Front windscreen has lots of scratches

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

Nearside rear seatbelt stalk doesn't work/faulty

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,816 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 74,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner disc face corroding with age.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,433 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,928 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,608 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 51,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,423 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 45,423 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,955 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 37,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,530 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,033 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 21,033 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 14,728 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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NU54 VXJ is a 2004 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NU54 VXJ, 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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What year was NU54 VXJ registered?

NU54 VXJ is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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