2004 Renault Modus 1.4L Petrol · LB54 ADO

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean MOT record as of the most recent test on 23 October 2025. While the vehicle recorded two failures in October 2025 and December 2023, these appear to be administrative or clerical errors rather than mechanical failures, as no specific defects were recorded for either failure. The most recent pass at 36,886 miles indicates the vehicle is currently meeting minimum regulatory standards for roadworthiness. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,677 miles per year. The data shows a significant period of inactivity between the 2024 test at 30,616 miles and the 2025 test at 36,886 miles, though the vehicle has moved roughly 6,000 miles in that timeframe. This low usage pattern suggests the car has seen light use, but such long periods of standing can often lead to degradation in rubber components and fluid quality that an MOT test may not fully capture. A physical inspection should focus on age-related deterioration rather than high-mileage wear. Given the low usage, I recommend checking for perished timing belts, perished suspension bushes, and perished tyre sidewalls which often crack when a vehicle sits for extended periods. You should also inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the battery health, as low-mileage cars are prone to electrical issues and flat batteries. The absence of advisories regarding structural integrity or corrosion in the recent records is a positive sign. However, because the vehicle has covered so little distance, the engine may not have reached optimal operating temperatures regularly. A thorough check of the service history is necessary to ensure that oil and coolant changes have been performed according to the manufacturer's interval rather than just the mileage, as time-based degradation is a higher risk for this specific vehicle than mechanical wear.