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MF09 FDC

2009 Renault Modus

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,608 mi
Last recorded99,608 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 FDC
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 99,608 miles

Central Rear stop light not working advise investigation

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front rad carrier very corroded advise replacement

Fail 5 Jun 2025 99,606 miles

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

Central Rear stop light not working advise investigation

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front rad carrier very corroded advise replacement

Pass 11 Jun 2024 90,436 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 90,436 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 78,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise replaced (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 78,640 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise replaced (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 67,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements soon with wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2022 67,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements soon with wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 55,919 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 38,705 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 38,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,201 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 37,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 31,965 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,537 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 22 Jul 2016 29,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,588 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,359 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 101,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,032 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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MF09 FDC is a 2009 Renault Modus in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2009 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 48,311 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 MF09 FDC, 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 17 years old, this Renault Modus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF09 FDC is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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