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YF55 EAM

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,345 mi
Last recorded151,345 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 EAM
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 151,345 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 151,325 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 144,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 144,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 138,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also brakepads low (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 138,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also brakepads low (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 131,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 131,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 120,856 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 109,160 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 109,160 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 97,916 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 97,884 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise excess handbrake travel / oil level low / oil change due

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise excessive handbrake travel

advise noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,242 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp, not affecting beam image

uneven wear of nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,773 miles

nearside front position light slightly dim

one of two offside rear position(side)lights inop.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 64,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front position light slightly dim

one of two offside rear position(side)lights inop.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,140 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 50,140 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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YF55 EAM is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YF55 EAM, 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 YF55 EAM registered?

YF55 EAM is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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