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VX05 UJD

2005 Renault Modus

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,214 mi
Last recorded57,214 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 UJD
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 57,214 miles

Both dipped beams very dim. Pattern is clear and aim correct. Recommend investigation

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms and crossbeam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 57,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both dipped beams very dim. Pattern is clear and aim correct. Recommend investigation

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Interior rear view mirror insecure, and swinging around in driver's view. Mirror removed at VTS as both exterior mirrors comply with MOT requirements. Recommend fault is rectified asap (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms and crossbeam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 57,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 53,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 48,889 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 48,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 44,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 43,427 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 43,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,053 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,889 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 42,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 41,623 miles

Both front tyres worn edges

OSR tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake grabbing

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,377 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 36,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 34,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,909 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 May 2011 30,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre stop lamp not working

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 May 2010 26,479 miles

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

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)

high level brake light inop

Fail 18 May 2010 26,475 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 18 May 2009 21,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2009 21,110 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 15,798 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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VX05 UJD is a 2005 Renault Modus in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX05 UJD, 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 VX05 UJD registered?

VX05 UJD is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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The MOT history for VX05 UJD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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