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WK05 XEA

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

131,441 mi
Last recorded131,441 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 XEA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 131,441 miles

both rear seats and buckles removed and belts not fully tested

crack in windscreen

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

high level brake light not working

rear fog light switch poor

Fail 18 Jan 2023 131,342 miles

Fuel pipe insecure valve in engine bay (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear seats and buckles removed and belts not fully tested

crack in windscreen

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

high level brake light not working

rear fog light switch poor

Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,396 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 125,396 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,584 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 113,158 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 6 Feb 2020 113,158 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,355 miles

Offside Front dip beam image on limit of clarity

Offside mirror slightly insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

high level brake light not working

rear lights slightly interfering with one another

rear suspension beam axle slightly corroded in places

Fail 8 Feb 2019 106,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front dip beam image on limit of clarity

Offside mirror slightly insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

high level brake light not working

rear lights slightly interfering with one another

rear suspension beam axle slightly corroded in places

Pass 27 Dec 2017 97,932 miles

Nearside Rear Lower side lamp not working

both headlamp beam images slightly poor

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components slightly corroded in places

spare wheel very corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2017 97,815 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower side lamp not working

both headlamp beam images slightly poor

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components slightly corroded in places

spare wheel very corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,238 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,238 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 73,576 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,068 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,375 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 55,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,203 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,402 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,266 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 25,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,675 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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WK05 XEA is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WK05 XEA, 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 WK05 XEA registered?

WK05 XEA is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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