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SJ54 UBA

2004 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

102,150 mi
Last recorded102,150 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 UBA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 102,150 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

air intake pipe split/broken - air filter housing insecure

all alloy wheels damaged

boot struts no longer operating properly - boot cant stay open

coolant bottle empty

engine oil level low

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded and flexible pipe mesh deteriorated

slight engine misfire

Pass 9 Nov 2017 91,558 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres cracking

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 9 Nov 2017 91,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres cracking

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,014 miles

engine oil; leak

fuel pipes corroded

nsf suspension arm bush splitting

nsr tyre cracking and low on edge

osr tyre cracking

rear discs osr badly corroded

rear number plate poor condition

rear wiper torn

Fail 20 Oct 2016 86,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine oil; leak

fuel pipes corroded

nsf suspension arm bush splitting

nsr tyre cracking and low on edge

osr tyre cracking

rear discs osr badly corroded

rear number plate poor condition

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,400 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 78,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,999 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,197 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,197 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,222 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 55,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,883 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 49,883 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2010 41,855 miles

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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,200 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,393 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 19,393 miles

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

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

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 UBA is a 2004 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 UBA, 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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SJ54 UBA is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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