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WU05 LXJ

2005 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,689 mi
Last recorded109,689 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 LXJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 109,689 miles

Both H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Both front tyres and O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and nearing limits of tread wear

Front b/discs getting abit corroded at face edges

N/S/F wheel getting abit bent at inner rim area

N/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread

N/S/R wheel starting to get abit bent at inner/outer rim areas

Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,329 miles

N/S/R wheel abit bent at inner rim area

Small crack at screen

Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,126 miles

H/Light lenses starting to deteriorate slightly and starting to effect dipped beam images

Rear wheels getting abit bent at inner rims

Fail 29 Jan 2018 85,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb appears to be incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Getting mishaped, and below tread limit at inner tread edge area in places (4.1.E.1)

H/Light lenses starting to deteriorate slightly and starting to effect dipped beam images

Rear wheels getting abit bent at inner rims

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,923 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 70,565 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim BOTH (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 70,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps interacting with indicators (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,710 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 58,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn/rusty

Nearside rear tyre near limit

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Zero drift - 0,55 mean value - 0.69

Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,935 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Sep 2012 52,812 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,635 miles

Same as first mot

Fail 6 Sep 2011 32,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

high level stop light not working

offside rear brake binding

rear discs worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,477 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,867 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

high level stop light not working

mean value - 1.73

rear tyres close to the legal limit

zero drift - 0.18

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WU05 LXJ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU05 LXJ, 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 WU05 LXJ registered?

WU05 LXJ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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