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VU05 EHC

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,438 mi
Last recorded59,438 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 EHC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 59,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 53,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 47,606 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 45,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,103 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember slight corrosion and thin in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,802 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 36,230 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 35,222 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 34,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,333 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 33,333 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,153 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,879 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 30,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,408 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 29,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,004 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,412 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,267 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 18,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,726 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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VU05 EHC is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU05 EHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 EHC registered?

VU05 EHC is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is VU05 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 EHC shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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