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SW05 GYF

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,810 mi
Last recorded57,810 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 GYF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

heatshield insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2015 57,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,918 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre brake light inop

o/s front tyre cut but not showing cords

Fail 10 Jun 2014 47,918 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre brake light inop

o/s front tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,591 miles

all brake disc s browning

both front tyres nearing wear indicators

both rear tyres slight cracking on tread faces

Fail 6 Jun 2013 40,591 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all brake disc s browning

both front tyres nearing wear indicators

both rear tyres slight cracking on tread faces

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,218 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly on tread face

Pass 13 May 2011 31,169 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 31,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,922 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 28,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,291 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 27,291 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 24,409 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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SW05 GYF is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SW05 GYF, 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 SW05 GYF registered?

SW05 GYF is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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