Renault Modus Dynamique 16v (2005)
2005 Renault Modus Dynamique 16v
CarHunch analysed 113 real MOT records for the 2005 Renault Modus Dynamique 16v. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Renault Modus Dynamique 16V is a genuine reliability concern: just 49% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles are coming back with failures. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so you're not looking at safety-critical problems—but the sheer failure rate suggests persistent mechanical niggles.
These cars are typically around 80,000 miles at this age, which is reasonable, yet they're averaging 1.05 failures per test, pointing to wear-related issues that accumulate. Before buying one, factor in at least one failed MOT and repairs into your budget, and have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone familiar with Renault models to identify which specific systems are failing most often.
What to check before buying a 2005 Renault Modus Dynamique 16v
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (68%) | 77 | 70.9% | 1.52 |
| Petrol (31%) | 35 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 77.8% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Renault Modus Dynamique 16v vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Renault Modus Dynamique 16v vehicles fall between 65,774 and 100,272 miles.
2005 Renault Modus Dynamique 16v — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (19% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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