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SY56 MHF

2006 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,905 mi
Last recorded136,905 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 MHF
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 136,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 135,712 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 135,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 135,202 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 127,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 122,508 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from flexys to cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 122,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from flexys to cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 118,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,696 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 110,695 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 100,892 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 100,869 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses connecting the ridged pipes to the rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 93,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 87,162 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2016 87,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,041 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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 14 Sep 2015 85,041 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,511 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,003 miles

Exhaust fumes in engine compartment

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,139 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 53,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,008 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 44,008 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,030 miles

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

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

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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SY56 MHF is a 2006 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 SY56 MHF, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY56 MHF is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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