2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Renault Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

2,334 MOT tests in 2024. 48.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.3%
Failed or needed repairs51.7%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,334 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.9%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.1%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics54.0%
  2. Brakes28.0%
  3. Suspension27.9%
  4. Tyres8.4%
  5. Steering8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Body & chassis6.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Renault Modus?

In 2024, 48.3% of 2005 Renault Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,334 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Renault Modus?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Renault Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).