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SJ06 XSY

2006 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,625 mi
Last recorded112,625 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 XSY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 112,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 112,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 112,390 miles

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

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 unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 107,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,219 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OSF & NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both OSR & NSR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 98,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 98,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,882 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer treads tyre degrading

Fail 22 Nov 2021 93,882 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer treads tyre degrading

Pass 28 Nov 2020 89,295 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

minor damage to drivers seatbelt webbing

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Nov 2020 89,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking into anchor point (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

minor damage to drivers seatbelt webbing

offside rear tyre under inflated

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2019 85,889 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 85,885 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 73,725 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 73,725 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,376 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 61,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 48,173 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 48,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,748 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 30,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,115 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 27,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,494 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 21,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,420 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,755 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 12,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 9,369 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,369 miles

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)

rear wiper blade torn

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 XSY is a 2006 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SJ06 XSY, 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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What year was SJ06 XSY registered?

SJ06 XSY is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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