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VU55 XZC

2005 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,625 mi
Last recorded165,625 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XZC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 165,625 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 165,619 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 158,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 158,639 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 145,083 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 145,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 122,144 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 122,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,702 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,750 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,066 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Oct 2012 46,060 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front brake imbalance

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,392 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 33,392 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,760 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 27,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,518 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,844 miles

Oil leak

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 XZC is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZC, 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 VU55 XZC registered?

VU55 XZC is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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