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YR05 VGZ

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,559 mi
Last recorded85,559 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VGZ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,559 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 82,358 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,989 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2022 80,989 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2021 80,347 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,132 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim loose fitting and damaged

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2020 80,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim loose fitting and damaged

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2019 75,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear brakes binding

Fail 16 Mar 2018 70,609 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear brakes binding

Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,985 miles

both rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

both rear brakes starting to bind

both rear side lamps slightly affected by indicators

o/s/f tyre becoming worn

various slight oil leaks

Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,982 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

both rear brakes starting to bind

both rear side lamps slightly affected by indicators

o/s/f tyre becoming worn

various slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,992 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 56,989 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,087 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 42,085 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,599 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,532 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 26,759 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,587 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,003 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 22 May 2009 15,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 15,192 miles

play in nearside front lower ball joint

possible very slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

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 VGZ is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

YR05 VGZ is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is YR05 VGZ safe to buy?

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