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NV54 UVB

2004 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

56,032 mi
Last recorded56,032 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 56,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 56,015 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 55,983 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 55,954 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 55,840 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 55,828 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 55,804 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 55,762 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 55,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,713 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 55,711 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable seized, caliper restricted movement (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 55,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly deteriorated 185-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre deteriorated 185-60-15

power steering weak

Pass 5 Aug 2015

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside rear seat belt faulty

Fail 5 Aug 2015

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear seat belt faulty

Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,110 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2014 52,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,928 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,185 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 46,010 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 46,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,967 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 41,967 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,554 miles

advise nearside mirror glass

advise o/s handbrake effort

Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,554 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise nearside mirror glass

advise o/s handbrake effort

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,349 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 33,349 miles

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

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

NSF mirror glass broken

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,215 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 UVB is a 2004 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 NV54 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

NV54 UVB is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is NV54 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV54 UVB shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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