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YT05 XJY

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,445 mi
Last recorded108,445 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 XJY
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 108,445 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front brakes noisy

Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,168 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal pipes to callipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 106,167 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system in poor condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested offside brake seized (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding showing signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal pipes to callipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 103,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to rear calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 103,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to rear calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 101,932 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 6 Dec 2021 99,339 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2021 99,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,829 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,176 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,093 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 86,081 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,888 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,336 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,771 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 52,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 50,899 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 50,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,317 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 48,317 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,941 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 44,941 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,196 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,232 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,026 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,026 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 22,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,966 miles

oil leak

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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YT05 XJY is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YT05 XJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT05 XJY registered?

YT05 XJY is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YT05 XJY shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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