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VU55 YJK

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,744 mi
Last recorded76,744 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YJK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 76,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,560 miles

play in front steering rack ends

Fail 8 Jan 2020 73,532 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended something in clasp (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs headlight unit (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

play in front steering rack ends

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 64,741 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 59,198 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 59,198 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 53,586 miles

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 11 Jul 2016 51,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/ outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 51,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/ outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,544 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 43,544 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,956 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,013 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,030 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,259 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 YJK is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJK, 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 YJK registered?

VU55 YJK is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is VU55 YJK safe to buy?

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