2005 Renault Modus 1.6L Petrol · AO05 YWB

The 2005 Renault Modus presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 5 December 2025 at 62,714 miles passed, but the tester flagged multiple advisories that suggest deferred minor work. Both rear tyres were noted as slightly damaged, cracking or perishing, and both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers were severely deteriorated. These are not immediate failures, yet they point to a vehicle that has not received thorough preventative attention in its latest test cycle. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving; it is stable but with accumulating minor defects. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of this age. At roughly 2,986 miles per year, the Modus has seen very light use. The record shows a gap of over a year between the August 2023 pass at 59,960 miles and the August 2024 test at 60,770 miles, a gain of only 810 miles. The final jump to 62,714 miles by December 2025 represents about 1,944 miles over roughly sixteen months. Such low annual accumulation can mean long periods of standing, which itself accelerates perishing of rubber components, tyre sidewall deterioration, and brake disc corrosion. The sparse but consistent record does not suggest mileage rollback, but it does indicate a vehicle that may have sat idle for extended stretches. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely. The fractured offside front coil spring identified in the August 2024 failure was rectified before the same-month pass, but the subsequent December 2025 advisories on both front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers raise questions about ongoing suspension care. Deteriorated dust covers expose ball joints to contamination, accelerating wear and risking premature joint failure. The offside front brake disc was flagged as significantly worn in July 2023, and while it passed in August 2023, the low mileage since then may mean the disc has spent long periods stationary, inviting surface corrosion and uneven pad contact. Check the disc thickness and run-out, and inspect the caliper slides for free movement. The rear tyre advisories in December 2025 deserve immediate attention. Cracking or perishing on both rear tyres at a vehicle this age and mileage strongly suggests the rubber is old rather than worn. Tyre manufacture date codes should be checked; anything over six years old should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth. The rear fog lamp and central stop lamp failures in 2024 were fixed, but the repeated lamp-related advisories across multiple tests hint at possible wiring or earth issues that merit a full lighting and indicator function check. Finally, given the low mileage and age, inspect the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, sills, and the exhaust system, as standing vehicles can trap moisture in ways that high-mileage cars do not.