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NV54 SFE

2004 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,406 mi
Last recorded108,406 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 SFE
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,406 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 108,406 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Feb 2024 101,952 miles

Rear brakepads low

Fail 5 Feb 2024 101,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brakepads low

Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,712 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking on edges

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,381 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 15 Feb 2022 92,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear wiper split

Service light on

Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,661 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 89,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,685 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,892 miles

both head lamp lens 's deteriorated but not affecting beam image

front radiator support nearsid corroded and holrd and inner wing bracket corroded off

Fail 1 Feb 2019 82,892 miles

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

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

both head lamp lens 's deteriorated but not affecting beam image

front radiator support nearsid corroded and holrd and inner wing bracket corroded off

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,851 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,566 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

both rear brake disc's badly corroded

engine oil leak

front radiator support/subframe badly corroded. not structural or within a prescribed area

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 76,566 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding handbrake 28% (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

both rear brake disc's badly corroded

engine oil leak

front radiator support/subframe badly corroded. not structural or within a prescribed area

underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked. no cords visible at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2016 73,383 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,499 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,499 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,615 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres cracking.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,615 miles

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

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

Centre stop lamp not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres cracking.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,341 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,829 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 56,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,028 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,019 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,566 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 SFE is a 2004 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SFE, 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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NV54 SFE is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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