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NV54 RBY

2004 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,090 mi
Last recorded62,090 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 RBY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 62,090 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (drop link) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front radiator support structure badly corroded - does not affect steering,brakes or suspension

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

Offside handbrake only just achieved minimum efficiency (16%)

Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,538 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake only just achieved pass limit - may need adjustment or repair

Fail 31 Jan 2023 56,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake only just achieved pass limit - may need adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,098 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 51,500 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 51,494 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 51,481 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,402 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,937 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 44,934 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 42,594 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 42,594 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,209 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,318 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 35,813 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,313 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 33,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,924 miles

spare wheel insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,675 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,855 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 16,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 16,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,682 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,400 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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NV54 RBY is a 2004 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NV54 RBY, 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 NV54 RBY registered?

NV54 RBY is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is NV54 RBY safe to buy?

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