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SJ06 RXL

2006 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

90,628 mi
Last recorded90,628 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 RXL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 90,628 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 90,620 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not in correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,237 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 72,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel working,low (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn plus bind, possible caliper (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick plus bind,possible caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,943 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

coolant leak.

Fail 14 Feb 2022 64,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

coolant leak.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,885 miles

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

Wiper blades catching

Fail 10 Feb 2021 58,874 miles

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

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

Wiper blades catching

Pass 12 Feb 2020 54,902 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 54,901 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 48,274 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 48,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,609 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar upper ball joint dust cover slightly damaged/deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall badly cracked

both front + offside rear tyres slightly cracked

front part of sub-frame/x-member slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,609 miles

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar upper ball joint dust cover slightly damaged/deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall badly cracked

both front + offside rear tyres slightly cracked

front part of sub-frame/x-member slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front cross member corroded/holed

Fail 8 Jun 2017 45,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front cross member corroded/holed

Pass 27 May 2016 42,773 miles

front x-member slightly corroded/holed

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 27 May 2016 42,772 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low + nearside rear inner sidewall slightly damaged

front x-member slightly corroded/holed

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,288 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 2 Jun 2015 40,283 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,327 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,006 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 5 Jun 2013 33,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc pads starting to wear low

offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 28 May 2012 26,225 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to wear low + tread slightly cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,239 miles

spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,527 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,682 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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SJ06 RXL is a 2006 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SJ06 RXL, 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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SJ06 RXL is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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