2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Renault Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

1,671 MOT tests in 2024. 49.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time49.0%
Failed or needed repairs51.0%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,671 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.7%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.5%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.0%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Position lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp3.2%
  10. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics53.6%
  2. Suspension26.1%
  3. Brakes17.8%
  4. Steering9.9%
  5. Tyres9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Body & chassis5.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.4%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2007 Renault Modus?

In 2024, 49.0% of 2007 Renault Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,671 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Renault Modus?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Renault Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).