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VU55 YJL

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,842 mi
Last recorded106,842 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 106,842 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2, either sides ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 102,494 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn, slightly damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Passenger's door and outer sill damage

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,369 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jul 2019 99,362 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,044 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perished but passable

Fail 20 Jul 2016 91,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perished but passable

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,171 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 87,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 82,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,754 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 74,673 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,265 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,612 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level brake light inop.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,699 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,468 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 YJL is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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