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SP55 XXU

2005 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,215 mi
Last recorded100,215 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XXU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 97,929 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 97,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,786 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 90,755 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,912 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 87,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 82,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 74,515 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs are slightly worn and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 67,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs are slightly worn and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,884 miles

Nearside front tryre has 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing unevenly

Nearside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing unevenly

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,634 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,634 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,336 miles

Front discs are in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,382 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 35,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,838 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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SP55 XXU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 54,840 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 SP55 XXU, 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 21 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP55 XXU registered?

SP55 XXU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is SP55 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 XXU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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