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YR05 FJN

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

20,995 mi
Last recorded20,995 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 FJN
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 20,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 20,379 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 20,377 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 19,867 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 19,461 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 19,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 18,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 18,093 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 16,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 15,537 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 15,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 14,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,292 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,686 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 11,686 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 9,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,177 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 8,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,373 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 6,373 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,254 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 3,741 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre wall not quite down to cords

Pass 10 Mar 2008 3,343 miles

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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YR05 FJN is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YR05 FJN, 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 YR05 FJN registered?

YR05 FJN is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 FJN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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