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SF56 ACO

2006 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

97,371 mi
Last recorded97,371 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 ACO
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 97,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 94,036 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 91,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,646 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 80,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,285 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 76,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,340 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 73,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,779 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,369 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,355 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,970 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 62,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,923 miles

Front fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2017 61,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,623 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 59,623 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,334 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,039 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,039 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)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,849 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 42,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,761 miles

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

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 14 Sep 2010 35,761 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,774 miles

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)

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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SF56 ACO is a 2006 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 SF56 ACO, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF56 ACO is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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