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VN54 HKU

2004 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,253 mi
Last recorded62,253 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 HKU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 62,253 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF & OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 62,213 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF & OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 61,738 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 61,713 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 55,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 48,433 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 48,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 44,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 44,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,063 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 40,063 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended catch not working (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended catch not working (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,090 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 39,033 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,708 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 31,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,254 miles

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

Offside headlamp poor beam pattern

both front tyre treads cracking

both headlamp lenses dull

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 22,952 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,162 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WEARING/CORRODING.PLAY IN N/S AND O/S STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS.

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 20 Aug 2014 17,721 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING/CORRODING.

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 11,757 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 10,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,170 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 10,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,008 miles

rear nearside tyre starting to perish in tread

rear offside tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2007 8,746 miles

rear offside tyre cut in outer sidewall

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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VN54 HKU is a 2004 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 55,575 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 VN54 HKU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN54 HKU registered?

VN54 HKU is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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