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EJ54 UGK

2004 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,586 mi
Last recorded157,586 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 UGK
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 157,586 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 154,500 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges 185/60/15

Fail 5 Nov 2018 154,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges 185/60/15

Pass 7 Nov 2017 150,597 miles

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe very corroded

headlight switch slightly worn

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

suspect injector seal starting to leak

Fail 6 Nov 2017 150,596 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe very corroded

headlight switch slightly worn

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

suspect injector seal starting to leak

Pass 9 Nov 2016 145,651 miles

hand brake comes up high and offside rear hand brake weak

offside front anti roll bar link boot starting to split

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 145,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake comes up high and offside rear hand brake weak

offside front anti roll bar link boot starting to split

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 140,558 miles

hand brake lever comes up high

rear exhaust rattles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Nov 2015 140,558 miles

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

hand brake lever comes up high

rear exhaust rattles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 136,377 miles

Both rear coil spring seating rubbers slightly adrift (N/S re-seated during M.O.T.).

Fluid around brake pedal rod rubber - Suspect to be brake fluid.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front underside heat shield held with ties & slightly rattling.

N/S/F bodysill damaged.

N/S/F door damaged & slightly distorted.

N/S/F inner wheel arch cowling slightly damaged & insicure.

N/S/F inner wheel rim damaged.

O/S/R metal brake pipe corroding.

Rear exhaust box rattling - Suspect baffles loose.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 136,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear coil spring seating rubbers slightly adrift (N/S re-seated during M.O.T.).

Fluid around brake pedal rod rubber - Suspect to be brake fluid.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Front underside heat shield held with ties & slightly rattling.

N/S/F bodysill damaged.

N/S/F door damaged & slightly distorted.

N/S/F inner wheel arch cowling slightly damaged & insicure.

N/S/F inner wheel rim damaged.

O/S/R metal brake pipe corroding.

Rear exhaust box rattling - Suspect baffles loose.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 130,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 130,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 115,224 miles

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

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

cover over eng and under vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2012 115,189 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

cover over eng and under vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,053 miles

cover over eng

cover under vehicle

front discs are worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 100,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cover over eng

cover under vehicle

front discs are worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,171 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,900 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 45,199 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

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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EJ54 UGK is a 2004 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 55,575 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 EJ54 UGK, 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 22 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ54 UGK is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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