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SC54 HLM

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

100,605 mi
Last recorded100,605 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 HLM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2021 100,605 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack has excessive play both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2020 97,853 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2020 97,846 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,323 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 94,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,803 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 53,803 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 45,469 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 45,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,986 miles

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

O/s/r coil spring corroded

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

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,879 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

O/s/r coil spring corroded

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

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 31,863 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,431 miles

2X rear tyres cracking

2x rear coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to test n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts due to child seat fitted in centre

Fail 10 Jun 2014 25,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

2x front tyres have cracks but not deep enough to see or reach cords

2x rear coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to test n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts due to child seat fitted in centre

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,237 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,613 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 18,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,512 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 17,506 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,827 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 14,827 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,893 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,317 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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SC54 HLM is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2005 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 54,840 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 SC54 HLM, 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 21 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SC54 HLM is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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