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SW54 ELJ

2004 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,600 mi
Last recorded69,600 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 ELJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,677 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 61,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,715 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 55,715 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

slight bind o/s rear brakes

Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,489 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 46,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn and heavily corroded

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,958 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 32,058 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 32,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,114 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 18,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,962 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,559 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 13,559 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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SW54 ELJ is a 2004 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW54 ELJ, 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 SW54 ELJ registered?

SW54 ELJ is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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