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WJ05 OTB

2005 Renault Modus

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

141,240 mi
Last recorded141,240 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 OTB
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 141,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 141,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 131,273 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake efficiency has only just met the requirements, adjustment/repair maybe necessary

Fail 31 Mar 2017 131,266 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level below the minimum mark (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake efficiency has only just met the requirements, adjustment/repair maybe necessary

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,750 miles

Engine oil level is on the minimum mark

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front on insides (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 31 Mar 2016 120,750 miles

Engine oil level is on the minimum mark

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front on insides (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 21% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,778 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,937 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 99,930 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,994 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn close to the wear indicators on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 89,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake pads appear worn/wearing thin

nearside rear tyre is worn close to the wear indicators on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,583 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 79,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,956 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,681 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 53,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,976 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,951 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,866 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 25,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OTB is a 2005 Renault Modus in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WJ05 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

WJ05 OTB is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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