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YT55 YTU

2005 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

46,074 mi
Last recorded46,074 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 YTU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 46,074 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 44,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 44,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect casing corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 41,374 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 35,370 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 35,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 33,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Sep 2021 33,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,933 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 31,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 30,389 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing and close to the legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 30,389 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing and close to the legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2017 26,276 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 2.80 (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 23,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,039 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 22,033 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 20,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 18,373 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 18,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 11,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,964 miles

(advise) n/s//r tyre approaching 2mm wear indicators reccomend replacement near future

(advise) nail embeded in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,622 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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YT55 YTU is a 2005 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YT55 YTU, 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 YT55 YTU registered?

YT55 YTU is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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