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WV05 GCX

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,188 mi
Last recorded111,188 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 GCX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 111,188 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 111,185 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,957 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear caliper handbrake lever not retracting properly

front wipers smearing

Fail 3 Oct 2019 104,957 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear caliper handbrake lever not retracting properly

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,605 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 95,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,333 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 83,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,807 miles

ns mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,677 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 75,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,414 miles

nearside door mirror insecure.

rear brake pads low.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 69,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside door mirror insecure.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,947 miles

offside and nearside rear brakes slight bind

Fail 2 Jul 2013 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside rear brakes slight bind

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,090 miles

front brake pads low.

slight bind on rear brakes.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low.

slight bind on rear brakes.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 39,826 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 39,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 25,327 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 25,087 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 9,303 miles

o/s/f headlamp full of condensation

slight play in n/s/f steering arm knuckle

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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WV05 GCX is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WV05 GCX, 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 WV05 GCX registered?

WV05 GCX is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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