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WJ05 HPU

2005 Renault Modus

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,467 mi
Last recorded78,467 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HPU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 78,467 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 10 Jul 2024 74,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 66,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 66,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail failed, leaking (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking excessively in tread and tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi-level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Jul 2022 61,108 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking excessively in tread and tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi-level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low , outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 56,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low , outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 54,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 52,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 51,206 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 51,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 49,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 48,573 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 47,057 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 43,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear road wheel slight buckle

Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,872 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 41,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 39,676 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,756 miles

engine covers fitted . nearside front tyre badley worn outer edge .both rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,799 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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WJ05 HPU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ05 HPU, 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 WJ05 HPU registered?

WJ05 HPU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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