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RF54 LJY

2004 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,356 mi
Last recorded117,356 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 LJY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,356 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 117,356 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,240 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 114,240 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,196 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 110,186 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,366 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 103,366 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,556 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 96,546 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,028 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 81,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,092 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 74,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 65,671 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 65,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,738 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,709 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 52,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

damage to front screen

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,160 miles

offside rear brake binding

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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RF54 LJY is a 2004 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF54 LJY, 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 RF54 LJY registered?

RF54 LJY is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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