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SY05 LTE

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 LTE
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,270 miles

Intermittent misfire worse when testing brake servo

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Damaged but positioned so that it is not affecting the vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sump corroded (no leaks)

Fail 15 Jul 2020 107,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end nut damaged (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Split all the way round (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Rubbing on wheel - cords are exposed almost all the way through - will require to be secured also (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Strut top mounting broken and spring not mounted correctly - require new mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) excessive play also detected at both front wheels - would advise recheck of play after fault has been rectified (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CO reading high @ idle only just passed *ADVISE FIX*

Exhaust heat shield over cat and back box loose *ADVISE FIX*

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on outer edges *ADVISE FIX* (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Intermittent misfire worse when testing brake servo

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded advise replace full pipe due poor previous repair *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper not secure but no sharp edges *ADVISE FIX*

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective *ADVISE FIX* (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV joint loose at small fixing end req new clip *ADVISE FIX*

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated *ADVISE FIX* (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sump corroded (no leaks)

Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,724 miles

Offside Front CV joint worn and cracking on full lock

Fail 31 Jul 2019 102,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front CV joint worn and cracking on full lock

Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,006 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 95,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced interaction with indicator- possibly bad earth (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,867 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,409 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 53,407 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened chassis leg missing (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened chassis leg missing (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front crossmember (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly rough in operation

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,573 miles

offside front strut top rough in operation

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,659 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 45,615 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,747 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 42,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,067 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 28,519 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 22,479 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,919 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 LTE is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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