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VE54 CBY

2005 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,767 mi
Last recorded97,767 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 CBY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks engine bay

Fail 18 Jan 2022 97,767 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks engine bay

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,012 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

some front brake imbalance

Fail 7 Jan 2021 89,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement mechanism siezed @ caliper? (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

some front brake imbalance

Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,990 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 81,910 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,740 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 76,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp pulsing with sidelamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended central buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 65,469 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 65,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 54,237 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 54,237 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 46,720 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt

front brake discs lipped. oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 46,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt

front brake discs lipped. oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,197 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,659 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,754 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 21,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2008 14,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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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VE54 CBY is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VE54 CBY, 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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VE54 CBY is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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