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WG05 NJY

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,094 mi
Last recorded69,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 NJY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,094 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 69,124 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,377 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 63,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 61,341 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 59,522 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 59,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,240 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 57,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,971 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 53,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 51,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,639 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,131 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 37,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 37,048 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear discs rusty

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2012 33,383 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,577 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,609 miles

Advise monitor both rear tyre tread depths, becoming low.

Carried out partial examination only to both rear outer seatbelts due to fitment of childseats.

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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WG05 NJY is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG05 NJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG05 NJY registered?

WG05 NJY is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is WG05 NJY safe to buy?

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