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EJ54 UKL

2004 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,338 mi
Last recorded161,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Modus55,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 161,338 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 160,557 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse lamp + side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 160,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse lamp + side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 159,436 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 158,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 157,434 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 156,166 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 156,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 155,191 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 155,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 152,805 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 151,153 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 151,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 148,661 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 148,654 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low inner tread

Pass 8 Jan 2016 145,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 141,668 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 141,668 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 133,364 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 133,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,950 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,730 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,002 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,856 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,811 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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EJ54 UKL is a 2004 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 EJ54 UKL, 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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What year was EJ54 UKL registered?

EJ54 UKL is a 2004 Renault Modus, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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