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WU55 ZFA

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,672 mi
Last recorded91,672 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 ZFA
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 91,672 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 91,672 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 76,252 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 76,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 72,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 72,206 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 65,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 65,721 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 56,799 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 56,799 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 53,306 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2020 51,799 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 51,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 49,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre very perished

Pass 19 May 2017 48,355 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,055 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 46,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60x15 (4.1.D.1b)

front subframe corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 44,809 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low /perished.

Fail 19 May 2015 44,809 miles

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

o/s/f tyre getting low /perished.

Pass 16 May 2014 42,963 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 42,963 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 39,270 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 39,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 36,747 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 36,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,243 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)

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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WU55 ZFA is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU55 ZFA, 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 WU55 ZFA registered?

WU55 ZFA is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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