2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Renault Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

547 MOT tests in 2024. 47.5% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time47.5%
Failed or needed repairs52.5%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 547 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.7%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.8%
  10. Stop lamp: not working4.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics54.7%
  2. Brakes35.1%
  3. Suspension23.0%
  4. Tyres9.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  6. Body & chassis7.1%
  7. Steering6.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Renault Modus?

In 2024, 47.5% of 2004 Renault Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 547 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Renault Modus?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Renault Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).