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YR55 GYC

2005 Renault Modus

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,511 mi
Last recorded84,511 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 GYC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 84,511 miles

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

Offside Offside park brake lower effort may require attention

Pass 12 Oct 2024 79,565 miles

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

Offside Park brake low effort

Fail 11 Oct 2024 79,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Park brake low effort

Pass 22 Sep 2023 74,594 miles

Offside Park brake lower effort

Pass 15 Oct 2022 70,219 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 70,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,909 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,448 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 61,445 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,455 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 6 Apr 2018 49,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,215 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,311 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 41,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,772 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 39,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,285 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,554 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,983 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 24,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,997 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,773 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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YR55 GYC is a 2005 Renault Modus in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR55 GYC, 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 YR55 GYC registered?

YR55 GYC is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is YR55 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 GYC shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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