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MX09 RFJ

2009 Renault Modus

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,564 mi
Last recorded97,564 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Modus48,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 RFJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 97,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres/worn on edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 88,725 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 88,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 79,528 miles

Offside Rear brake light lens cracked

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 75,745 miles

Offside Rear brake light lens cracked

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear both indicators discoloured

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 58,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2019 58,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,073 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 40,827 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 34,943 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade starting split

Fail 15 Jun 2013 24,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 18,563 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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MX09 RFJ is a 2009 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MX09 RFJ, 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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What year was MX09 RFJ registered?

MX09 RFJ is a 2009 Renault Modus, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is MX09 RFJ safe to buy?

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