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WL55 FPJ

2006 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,204 mi
Last recorded92,204 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Modus52,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 FPJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,204 miles

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components

Engine oil surrounding engine block

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - both side - (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 92,204 miles

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

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components

Engine oil surrounding engine block

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded - both side - (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 86,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,647 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 79,198 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shields are insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Remaining Tread 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn close to legal limit Remaining Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jan 2020 78,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Remaining Tread 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn close to legal limit Remaining Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,817 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 77,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,182 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,263 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 74,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,574 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 71,572 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,166 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,273 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,758 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,670 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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WL55 FPJ is a 2006 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WL55 FPJ, 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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What year was WL55 FPJ registered?

WL55 FPJ is a 2006 Renault Modus, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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