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YS57 PZJ

2008 Renault Modus

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,157 mi
Last recorded135,157 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 PZJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 135,157 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 135,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 133,114 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 119,509 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 119,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,368 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2022 96,125 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,110 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 92,110 miles

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

Front radiator support heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,029 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 89,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,740 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,028 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 69,028 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 61,284 miles

Front Both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,792 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 53,792 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,098 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,098 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Feb 2014 36,788 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,362 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,515 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,765 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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YS57 PZJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,023 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 YS57 PZJ, 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 18 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS57 PZJ registered?

YS57 PZJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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