Renault Modus MOT Results

Registered in 2005
45.8% pass rate
from 4,329 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Modus is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 13% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 13% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 13% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Mounting
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.6% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension arm (86% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Headlamps (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Headlamp (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Dipswitch (25 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (49% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators (47% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.023% fail on Switch
    • 0.95% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.49% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Horn
      • 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.023% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.069% fail on Switch (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Main beam tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.092% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.069% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake discs (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.23% fail on Cable
        • 0.14% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Linkage
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.46% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.55% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.023% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Steering (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.023% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.023% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.023% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.069% fail on Power steering (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Operation
    • 0.046% fail on Steering column
    • 0.046% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.023% fail on Steering wheel
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Transmission
      • 3.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.4% fail on Joints
        • 0.023% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.092% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.092% fail on Joints
    • 0.81% fail on Doors (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's door (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Catch
      • 0.28% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Spare wheel (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Spare wheel condition (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Carrier (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Sub-frame condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.092% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.023% fail on Panel
    • 0.18% fail on Chassis
      • 0.18% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.046% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.023% fail on Bracket
    • 0.046% fail on Seats
      • 0.046% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility (23% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.092% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.092% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (51% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (65% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.76% fail on Fluid leaks (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Engine oil leaks (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.046% fail on Airbags
      • 0.046% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment (70% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates (61% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.069% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Speedometer (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.023% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.023% fail on Doors
      • 0.023% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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