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WG54 TVJ

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,736 mi
Last recorded142,736 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 TVJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 142,736 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 142,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 134,067 miles

Emissions hydrocarbon regulations only just met

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 134,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Emissions hydrocarbon regulations only just met

Misfire at low rpm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 124,802 miles

Emissions hydro-carbon regulations only just met

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 124,791 miles

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

Emissions hydro-carbon regulations only just met

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,443 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 119,442 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,902 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 114,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 112,441 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 112,435 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 105,307 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 105,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 93,602 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 48,166 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 33,478 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,418 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,557 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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WG54 TVJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WG54 TVJ, 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 WG54 TVJ registered?

WG54 TVJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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