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SY05 LXA

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 LXA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,200 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel arch trim loose

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlighs hazy

front subframe rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim broken

Nearside Front subframe corroded and weak

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

engine bay has covers fitted

metal fuel pipes at front are corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 106,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim broken

Nearside Front subframe corroded and weak

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

engine bay has covers fitted

metal fuel pipes at front are corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,678 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 91,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front supension arm ball joints have slight play

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims

Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,642 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front supension arm ball joints have slight play

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

engine coolant level low

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims

Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,283 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,495 miles

both rear brake discs showing corrosion/worn

front brake pads worn

slight wear on offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,266 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 22,265 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 17,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,961 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 LXA is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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