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VU55 THK

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,802 mi
Last recorded54,802 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 THK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 54,802 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 54,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 46,897 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 46,897 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 38,865 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 38,865 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 32,079 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 32,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 31,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,959 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 28,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 24,893 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 19,364 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 14,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 10,970 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 7,658 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 7,360 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 7,077 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 6,809 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 6,476 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 5,957 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 5,473 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 4,800 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 3,836 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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VU55 THK is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,390cc 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 VU55 THK, 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 VU55 THK registered?

VU55 THK is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is VU55 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 THK 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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