2004 Renault Modus 1.5L Diesel · LS54 KWW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having maintained a clean record of passes despite intermittent testing failures. The most recent test conducted in November 2023 at 149,529 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met the minimum legal safety standards at that time. While the history shows instances of failing on the first attempt, the subsequent passes suggest that the owner addressed any identified faults promptly rather than allowing mechanical issues to persist. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between November 2021 and November 2023, the car covered 3,102 miles, moving from 146,427 to 149,529 miles. This reflects a low-annual usage profile, which typically reduces wear on drivetrain components and engine internals. However, the significant gap since the last recorded MOT in November 2023 means the vehicle is now nearly two years overdue for its annual certification test as of June 2026, increasing the likelihood of undetected rubber degradation or fluid leaks. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to age-related wear rather than mileage. Low mileage cars often suffer from perished suspension bushes, cracked rubber hoses, and seized brake calipers which occur regardless of distance driven. Given the age of the Modus, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is essential, as these are common failure points for this model. The lack of recorded advisories in the recent history suggests the tester did not find immediate rust or thinning brake components, but a manual inspection of the underside is required to ensure the structural integrity has not been compromised since the last official test.