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SW55 EFX

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,848 mi
Last recorded105,848 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,846 miles

Front radiator support corroded o/s & n/s

Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Fail 18 Mar 2019 87,608 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear fuel tank undertray loose

Rear heat shield loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake leaver has travel

Fail 22 Mar 2018 85,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear fuel tank undertray loose

Rear heat shield loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake leaver has travel

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,778 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 83,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,625 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre is badly perished

Fail 18 Mar 2015 77,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre is badly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 73,090 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer 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 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 Outer 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracked

n/s fronttyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s & o/s front tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 15 Mar 2012 61,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s & o/s front tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs slighty pitted/corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs slighty pitted/corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,958 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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SW55 EFX is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SW55 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

SW55 EFX is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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