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SY05 ENJ

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,873 mi
Last recorded160,873 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 ENJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 160,873 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside greased/offside rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both also slightly fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 160,873 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside greased/offside rusted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both also slightly fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 159,422 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 153,899 miles

Central Front Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in Zone A, less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 137,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 137,414 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 126,530 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight restricted free movement.

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

Oil leak from sump gasket area.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 114,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight restricted free movement.

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

Oil leak from sump gasket area.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 107,516 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 107,516 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

tyre size 1856015h

Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,495 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,575 miles

slight misting in n/s headlamp

Fail 20 Nov 2012 86,575 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight misting in n/s headlamp

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,408 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,786 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,063 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,463 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 37,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,012 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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SY05 ENJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SY05 ENJ, 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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SY05 ENJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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