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RK54 CAU

2004 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,668 mi
Last recorded83,668 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 CAU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 83,668 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 81,608 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 81,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 80,684 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 80,676 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 79,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 79,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,761 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,073 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges + have light cracking in tread

headlamps starting to mist

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,095 miles

Nearside Rear spring very rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced and condensated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear spring very rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod top rubber worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Rear brake slight binding

all brake discs rusted / pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,843 miles

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

Offside Rear perished

both front head lights lens deteriated

Fail 13 Mar 2017 69,842 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower swivel boot adrift (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top bearing failure (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken top mount also broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear perished

both front head lights lens deteriated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,029 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,077 miles

front brake discs rusty inner side

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 62,058 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Wheel Arch Liner insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

water in n/s head lamp

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,834 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,833 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,459 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,074 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,339 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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RK54 CAU is a 2004 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RK54 CAU, 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 RK54 CAU registered?

RK54 CAU is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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