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VU55 XYY

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,004 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,858 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 82,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 82,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,787 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 78,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure buldge and outer edges perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working 50% (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,119 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,556 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 66,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,874 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,409 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 49,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,776 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall scrubbed / low on tread outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,939 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 XYY is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XYY, 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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VU55 XYY is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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