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VE55 FDZ

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,463 mi
Last recorded120,463 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 FDZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 120,463 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 115,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 113,650 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 113,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 99,799 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 99,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,590 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 77,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,109 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,276 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 62,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,356 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking BRAKE HOSE LEAKING (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,093 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 43,092 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,884 miles

damage front screen outside zone A

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,328 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 29,328 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,601 miles

Front discs rusty inner edge

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,219 miles

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

limited inspection to under bonnet components due to over encroachment of lower windscreen scuttle panel.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 19,216 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

limited inspection to under bonnet components due to over encroachment of lower windscreen scuttle panel.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 16,637 miles

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

limited inspection to under bonnet components due to lower windscreen plastic trim.

n/s/f tie rod has slight play.

o/s/f tyre running under inflated.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 13,798 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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VE55 FDZ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VE55 FDZ, 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 VE55 FDZ registered?

VE55 FDZ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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