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VU05 XEA

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,252 mi
Last recorded134,252 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 XEA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2023 134,252 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Not Fully Secure At All Fixings Not Likely To Foul Tyre

Offside Rear Brake Caliper, Parking Brake Mechanism Does Not Return To Stop When Not Operated, Brakes Are Not Binding

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 132,926 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Offside & Nearside Front Headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, Bald Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Not Fully Secure At All Fixings Not Likely To Foul Tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Caliper, Parking Park Mechanism Does Not Return To Stop When Not Operated, Brake Are Not Binding

Parking Brake Lamp On Instrument Panel Does Not Illuminate When Parking Brake Is Operated

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres 2.5mm, Bald Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust gasses leaking from injector area not currently entering cabin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 126,691 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust gasses leaking from injector area not currently entering cabin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear caliper parking brake mechanism has slight restricted free movement

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,770 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,931 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 112,539 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front drivers door handle in poor condition

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

Rear parking brake only just passed brake efficency test at 16%

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,468 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Outer door handle

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 86,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,464 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,220 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,485 miles

front disc's worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,902 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,168 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 35,168 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,166 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 XEA is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XEA, 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 VU05 XEA registered?

VU05 XEA is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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