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SA54 LFL

2004 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,242 mi
Last recorded111,242 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 LFL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 111,242 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and are corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front n/s and o/s sub-frame mounting s corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2025 111,234 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 108,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear inner surfaces very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s, o/s front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 108,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear inner surfaces very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s, o/s front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,173 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 102,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 93,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 88,633 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,624 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,905 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 82,502 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both sides bump stops missing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,188 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 13 Jun 2015 70,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to some underbody components

stud in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,918 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

slight surface corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 54,905 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

slight surface corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,616 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,616 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 37,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,269 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,322 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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SA54 LFL is a 2004 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SA54 LFL, 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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SA54 LFL is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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