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VF05 AET

2005 Renault Modus

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,690 mi
Last recorded134,690 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 AET
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 134,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 121,664 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 121,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak Under engine ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 112,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak Under engine ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 105,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,356 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,961 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 76,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,827 miles

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

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

Offside sill area has damage evident

Oil leak

Slight deterioration evident front wiper blades

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,519 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 69,519 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,512 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 59,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,116 miles

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

centre brake light inop

Fail 28 Jun 2010 51,116 miles

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

Offside Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,238 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,296 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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VF05 AET is a 2005 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VF05 AET, 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 VF05 AET registered?

VF05 AET is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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