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VU55 YFD

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,843 mi
Last recorded98,843 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YFD
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 98,843 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 98,843 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,833 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 91,833 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 84,856 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 84,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,761 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 78,761 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,369 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 72,369 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,936 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 68,936 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,839 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 60,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,673 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 50,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,955 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 40,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,873 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 32,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,938 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 3,560 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 3,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 3,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 3,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 2,907 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 YFD is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

VU55 YFD is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VU55 YFD shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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