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SY05 WYJ

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

116,433 mi
Last recorded116,433 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 WYJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 116,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,558 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 113,657 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 113,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 112,863 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 112,861 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,500 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 111,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 107,138 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 107,125 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 101,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in nsf link arm

Fail 18 Feb 2019 101,797 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in nsf link arm

Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,871 miles

OS Rear tyre bald on outer edge

OS wiper smeary

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 97,868 miles

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

OS Rear tyre bald on outer edge

OS wiper smeary

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 96,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2017 96,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,291 miles

NS Front tyre worn on outer edge

NS Rear shock damp

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,196 miles

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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed, marked yellow (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NS Front tyre worn on outer edge

NS Rear shock damp

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,270 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 82,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,639 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,908 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 51,908 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,861 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 51,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,793 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 WYJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SY05 WYJ, 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 SY05 WYJ registered?

SY05 WYJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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