Renault Modus MOT Results
Registered in 200444.6% pass rate
from 1,226 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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24% fail on
Suspension
(39% worse than other 2004 cars)
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13% fail on
Springs
(190% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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13% fail on
Coil springs
(200% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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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
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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)
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0.57% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.57% fail on Ball joint
- 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.16% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.082% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.082% fail on
Axles
- 0.082% fail on Axle
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0.082% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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13% fail on
Springs
(190% worse than other 2004 cars)
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20% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(22% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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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)
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1.9% fail on
Direction indicators
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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
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
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0.65% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.65% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.65% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.57% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.49% fail on Horn
- 0.082% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.24% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.24% fail on Position lamp
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0.082% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.082% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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10% fail on
Headlamps
(92% worse than other 2004 cars)
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20% fail on
Brakes
(42% worse than other 2004 cars)
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13% fail on
Brake performance
(67% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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5.0% fail on
Service brake performance
(68% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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0.082% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.082% fail on Service brake performance
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0.082% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.082% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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4.8% fail on
Rbt
(66% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Parking brake performance
(180% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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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
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4.4% fail on
Rbt
(170% worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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1.6% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
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1.6% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
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7.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(86% worse than other 2004 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(140% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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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)
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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
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3.7% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.65% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.65% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.57% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.33% fail on Pedal
- 0.24% fail on Hand lever
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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)
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0.41% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.41% fail on Lever
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0.24% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.082% fail on Valves
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13% fail on
Brake performance
(67% worse than other 2004 cars)
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7.6% fail on
Steering
(67% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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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)
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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
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0.082% fail on
Power steering
- 0.082% fail on Operation
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6.9% fail on
Steering linkage components
(110% worse than other 2004 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Tyres
- 4.1% fail on Tread depth
- 3.4% fail on Condition
- 0.24% fail on Size/type
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6.4% fail on
Visibility
- 3.2% fail on Washers
- 2.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.24% fail on Bonnet
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0.24% fail on
View to rear
- 0.24% fail on Mirrors
- 0.082% fail on Driver's view
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0.082% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.082% fail on Window
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5.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(62% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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0.16% fail on
Airbags
- 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
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3.3% fail on
Seat belts
(100% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(36% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(42% better than other 2004 cars)
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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
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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
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3.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(47% better than other 2004 cars)
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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
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4.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(42% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(46% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Transmission
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2.0% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.0% fail on Joints
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0.082% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.082% fail on Joints
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2.0% fail on
Drive shafts
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1.1% fail on
Doors
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0.41% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.41% fail on Door condition
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0.41% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.33% fail on Door condition
- 0.082% fail on Catch
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0.24% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.24% fail on Door condition
- 0.082% fail on Hinge
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0.41% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.082% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.082% fail on Sub-frame condition
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0.24% fail on
Chassis
- 0.24% fail on Chassis condition
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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
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0.16% fail on
Body
- 0.16% fail on Panel
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0.082% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.082% fail on Engine mounting condition
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2.1% fail on
Transmission
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0.57% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.57% fail on Registration plates
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0.24% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.24% fail on Condition
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0.082% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.082% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review
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Renault Modus (2004 - 2012)
Sensible, practical little car with good features like 'Triptic' rear seat and some diesel engines under 121g/km. Plenty of character too.