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YK05 YHZ

2005 Renault Modus

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,361 mi
Last recorded97,361 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YHZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 97,361 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 97,361 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 92,045 miles

Coolant level low

Excessive "free-play" detected at parking brake lever

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Primarily on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensated / has water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Primarily on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 92,026 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant level low

Excessive "free-play" detected at parking brake lever

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Primarily on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensated / has water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Primarily on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 83,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 83,551 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and centre rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also smooth on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 72,216 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside effecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and centre rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also smooth on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 69,053 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective front lenses deteriorate advise further inspection/clean (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on inner edge, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise further inspection/replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 64,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 64,138 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 24 Feb 2018 58,994 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,966 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 54,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 51,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,115 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,163 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 37,442 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 37,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,795 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,193 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 30,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,479 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,323 miles

rear discs worn

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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YK05 YHZ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK05 YHZ, 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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YK05 YHZ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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