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SJ59 TFK

2009 Renault Grand Modus

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,385 mi
Last recorded45,385 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Modus50,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 TFK
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Modus
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 45,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 45,326 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front sub frame and radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 43,683 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 43,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2023 41,622 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 38,855 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 38,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,213 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 33,742 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 33,737 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 30,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 27,080 miles

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

Slight movement in offside rack end

Fail 27 Aug 2018 27,075 miles

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

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

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

Slight movement in offside rack end

Pass 27 Nov 2017 24,557 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 24,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,032 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 23,030 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 21,174 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 21,140 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,093 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember radiator support (6.1.A.1)

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall cut no cord showing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 19,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember radiator support (6.1.A.1)

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall cut no cord showing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front cross beam corroded

offside front tyre sidewall cut no cord showing

Fail 27 Aug 2014 17,407 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front cross beam corroded

offside front tyre sidewall cut no cord showing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Aug 2013 15,870 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,536 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Modus?

Based on 72,470 MOT tests across 4,357 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
4,711
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
4,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 966
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 727
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SJ59 TFK is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,649 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 Grand Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 966 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ59 TFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Grand Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ59 TFK is a 2009 Renault Grand Modus, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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