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SW55 EFC

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,524 mi
Last recorded73,524 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 EFC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,524 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 73,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2017 71,573 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 71,573 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,214 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

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

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

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

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

Slight fluctuation both front brakes

Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,214 miles

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

Both front wipers starting to smear

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

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

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

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

Slight fluctuation both front brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,272 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,272 miles

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,994 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,268 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 55,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,110 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 55,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,875 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,799 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 47,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,432 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,319 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 33,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SW55 EFC is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SW55 EFC, 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 SW55 EFC registered?

SW55 EFC is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 18 December 2005.

Is SW55 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 EFC shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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