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YY55 HFH

2005 Renault Modus

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,301 mi
Last recorded81,301 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Modus54,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 HFH
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,301 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to suspension components

earth wire snapped on gearbox

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2025 81,301 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to suspension components

earth wire snapped on gearbox

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,452 miles

BOTH AIM JUST MET LOWER LIMIT

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 24 Jan 2024 76,451 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,902 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,410 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 71,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,733 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,622 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 68,621 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,034 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 62,034 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)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,360 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable slightly sticking

Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R TYRE TREAD ON 2MM.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light in-op

Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 42,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,820 miles

O/S/R TYRE TREAD ON 2MM.

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING TIE ROD.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,011 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,437 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,553 miles

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

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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YY55 HFH is a 2005 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY55 HFH, 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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YY55 HFH is a 2005 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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