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WL05 FSG

2005 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,281 mi
Last recorded92,281 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 FSG
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 92,281 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2026 92,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 91,878 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

coolant low in reservoir

engine oil low

front brake pads worn to approx. 4mm

handbrake cable corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r coil spring lower rubber missing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 77,116 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing out on edges, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever, advise repair/adjustment

Fail 19 Mar 2025 77,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing out on edges, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever, advise repair/adjustment

Pass 17 Apr 2024 66,605 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 60,963 miles

Handbrake Lever Travel High When Applied

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Hose To Caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Into Caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 60,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Handbrake Lever Travel High When Applied

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Hose To Caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Into Caliper (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 52,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,045 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,142 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 42,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,395 miles

all tyres are slightly perished

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2017 40,390 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres are slightly perished

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,504 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,019 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres deteriourated (light cracking)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 36,570 miles

Offside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres deteriourated (light cracking)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2013 34,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,180 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 12,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,630 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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WL05 FSG is a 2005 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 WL05 FSG, 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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WL05 FSG is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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