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VX55 XJL

2005 Renault Modus

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,203 mi
Last recorded96,203 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 XJL
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 96,203 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,337 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,480 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 81,794 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 81,761 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 81,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 74,644 miles

Nearside Front headlight bulb output weak but image is fine.

Offside Front headlight bulb output weak but image is fine.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder of tyre. tyre needs replacing ()

Fail 21 Dec 2018 74,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight bulb output weak but image is fine.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight bulb output weak but image is fine.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder of tyre. tyre needs replacing ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 58,740 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall split

Offside Front tyre sidewall split

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 58,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall split

Offside Front tyre sidewall split

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 52,103 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 46,170 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 41,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,267 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,043 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 29,631 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 20 Dec 2011 29,631 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

aux belt cracked

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

high level brake light inop

Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,549 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 17,658 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,363 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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VX55 XJL is a 2005 Renault Modus in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VX55 XJL, 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 VX55 XJL registered?

VX55 XJL is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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