MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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))
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))
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
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))
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%
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
front disc's worn
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Modus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VU05 XEA is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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