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SJ54 TUV

2004 Renault Modus

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,585 mi
Last recorded134,585 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 TUV
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 134,585 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)

knocking noise from nearside front, no cause found

Fail 6 Sep 2014 134,585 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

knocking noise from nearside front, no cause found

Pass 16 Aug 2013 119,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 119,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 113,209 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 113,204 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 107,979 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,157 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 85,157 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front wheels bent osf tyre only just passed mot test all brake disc worn diesel test to lean to read after 5 atemps

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 57,651 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 57,651 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SJ54 TUV is a 2004 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ54 TUV, 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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What year was SJ54 TUV registered?

SJ54 TUV is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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