Renault Modus MOT Results

Registered in 2004
44.6% pass rate
from 1,226 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Modus is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 13% fail on Springs (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 13% fail on Coil springs (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 13% fail on Coil spring (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Mounting
    • 8.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.73% fail on Sub-frame (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.73% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.65% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.082% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.082% fail on Axles
      • 0.082% fail on Axle
    • 0.082% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Headlamps (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 10% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Dipswitch (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.73% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.082% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.49% fail on Horn
      • 0.082% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.082% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.082% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 20% fail on Brakes (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.082% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.082% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 7.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Lever
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.65% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.65% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.49% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.082% fail on Valves
  • 7.6% fail on Steering (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Steering linkage components (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.49% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.082% fail on Power steering
      • 0.082% fail on Operation
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.082% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.082% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.082% fail on Window
  • 5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (54% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.98% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.082% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.82% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.65% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.082% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.082% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
      • 0.41% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
        • 0.082% fail on Catch
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
        • 0.082% fail on Hinge
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.082% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.082% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.24% fail on Chassis
      • 0.24% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.24% fail on Spare wheel (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Carrier (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
    • 0.082% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.082% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Condition
  • 0.082% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.082% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Renault Modus (2004 - 2012)
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