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WJ06 XXA

2006 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

91,108 mi
Last recorded91,108 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 XXA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 91,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 91,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 83,036 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 83,029 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,502 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front radiator supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,577 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,283 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,825 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front half of subframe supporting radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 67,823 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front half of subframe supporting radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,889 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 65,887 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,630 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 16 Apr 2018 63,630 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,392 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,350 miles

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

Rear back plates corooded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,339 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear back plates corooded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,927 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 54,923 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 50,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear brake plates corroded

there are some testable items not fully and some not due to not assessable

unable to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims due to trims fitted also rear brake shoes

Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear brake plates corroded

there are some testable items not fully and some not due to not assessable

unable to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims due to trims fitted also rear brake shoes

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

please note that there are some testable items not fully check due to not assessable

unable to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims due to trims fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2013 46,695 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

please note that there are some testable items not fully check due to not assessable

unable to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims due to trims fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,114 miles

bonnet safety catch seized / unable to check front outer brake pads /unable to fully check steels brake pipes / due to wheel trims unable to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,944 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,978 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,226 miles

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

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

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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WJ06 XXA is a 2006 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,973 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 WJ06 XXA, 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 20 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ06 XXA is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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