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WG55 EWH

2005 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

125,102 mi
Last recorded125,102 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 EWH
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 125,102 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2024
Fail 31 Oct 2024

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,256 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 81,256 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 74,021 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,914 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 71,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 70,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,883 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 68,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 65,012 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edger (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 61,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edger (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,106 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 58,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,295 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 51,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 46,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 46,196 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 8 Nov 2013 42,105 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,492 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,851 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 33,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,840 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,644 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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WG55 EWH is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WG55 EWH, 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 WG55 EWH registered?

WG55 EWH is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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