Renault Modus MOT Results
Registered in 200545.8% pass rate
from 4,329 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Modus is unusually good or bad.
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25% fail on
Suspension
(43% worse than other 2005 cars)
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13% fail on
Springs
(170% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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
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13% fail on
Coil springs
(170% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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0.023% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.023% fail on Ball joint
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13% fail on
Springs
(170% worse than other 2005 cars)
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20% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(25% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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)
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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)
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1.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(49% better than other 2005 cars)
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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
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
(49% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.95% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.95% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.49% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.44% fail on Horn
- 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.023% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.14% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.069% fail on Position lamp
- 0.069% fail on Switch (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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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
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9.9% fail on
Headlamps
(90% worse than other 2005 cars)
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17% fail on
Brakes
(27% worse than other 2005 cars)
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9.9% fail on
Brake performance
(34% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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)
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4.5% fail on
Parking brake performance
(180% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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)
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0.092% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.069% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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4.4% fail on
Rbt
(190% worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Service brake performance
(27% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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)
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0.023% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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3.7% fail on
Rbt
(29% worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
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0.023% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
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6.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(44% worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(68% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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)
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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
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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
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3.3% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(170% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.46% fail on Hand lever
- 0.23% fail on Pedal
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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)
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0.42% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.42% fail on Lever
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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
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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)
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0.023% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
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0.023% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.023% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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0.023% fail on
Prescribed areas
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9.9% fail on
Brake performance
(34% worse than other 2005 cars)
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6.9% fail on
Tyres
- 4.3% fail on Tread depth
- 2.8% fail on Condition
- 0.23% fail on Size/type
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6.8% fail on
Steering
(72% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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
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0.23% fail on
Steering gear
(67% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Steering rack (66% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Steering play
- 0.21% fail on Steering rack
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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
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6.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(120% worse than other 2005 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(29% better than other 2005 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Transmission
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3.4% fail on
Drive shafts
- 3.4% fail on Joints
- 0.023% fail on Drive shaft
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0.092% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.092% fail on Joints
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3.4% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.81% fail on
Doors
(56% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.30% fail on Door condition
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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
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0.28% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.28% fail on Door condition
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0.30% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2005 cars)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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0.21% fail on
Body
- 0.18% fail on Other body component
- 0.023% fail on Panel
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0.18% fail on
Chassis
- 0.18% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.18% fail on Bumpers
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0.046% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.023% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.023% fail on Bracket
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0.046% fail on
Seats
- 0.046% fail on Driver's seat
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3.5% fail on
Transmission
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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)
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0.28% fail on
View to rear
- 0.28% fail on Mirrors
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet
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0.092% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.092% fail on Windscreen
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5.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(25% better than other 2005 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(31% better than other 2005 cars)
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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
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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
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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
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2.7% fail on
Spark ignition
(46% better than other 2005 cars)
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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
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4.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(31% better than other 2005 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(50% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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
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0.046% fail on
Airbags
- 0.046% fail on Drivers airbag
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3.1% fail on
Seat belts
(120% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.16% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Attachment (70% better than other 2005 cars)
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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)
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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)
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0.023% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.023% fail on
Doors
- 0.023% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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0.023% fail on
Doors
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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.