2005 RENAULT MODUS1.5L Diesel

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a recurring pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. The most recent recorded test from November 2021 at 76,349 miles shows a significant failure involving multiple suspension components, lighting, and structural securing. While the car has passed tests between these failures, the trend suggests that faults are only addressed once they reach a terminal state. Given that no MOT data is available for nearly five years, the current mechanical integrity of the vehicle is entirely unknown. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 76,349 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. This low usage often leads to-related degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown rather than mechanical wear. The data shows consistent low-mile travel between 2013 and 2021, but the five-year gap since the last recorded test suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary or has been used very infrequently recently. Such inactivity significantly increases the risk of perished seals, seized brake calipers, and deep corrosion, which are not captured by the low odometer reading alone. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the front suspension, as the history shows a persistent failure of anti-roll bar linkages, track rod ends, and suspension arm bushes. The tester repeatedly flagged play and wear in 2016, 2020, and 2021, indicating a systemic weakness in the steering assembly. Particular attention should be paid to the rear brake pipe, which failed in 2020 for excessive corrosion, and the coil springs, which have fractured on multiple occasions (2014 and 2020). The frequent failures for thin brake pads and worn tyres further indicate that previous owners neglected basic consumable maintenance until forced by a MOT failure.