2007 Renault Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,434 Renault Modus cars first used in 2007 had an MOT in 2025, at about 18 years old, and 48.5% passed first time. That is below the 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2007 Renault Modus cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2007 Renault Modus MOT failure items
2007 Renault Modus common failures
ItemValue
Coil spring: fractured or broken10.6%
Position lamp: not working8.4%
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.4%
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.0%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2007 Renault Modus advisories
2007 Renault Modus common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge22.0%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened15.9%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive14.6%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material12.8%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing11.7%
Coil spring: corroded10.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2007 Renault Modus faults by area
2007 Renault Modus faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment31.5%
Suspension23.8%
Brakes13.5%
Tyres8.8%
Steering8.2%
Visibility5.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2007 Renault Modus recorded mileage
2007 Renault Modus mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,42856,10073,900 miles98,300

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Renault Modus years

Renault Modus first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20111,23449.6%61.2%
20101,35453.2%59.3%
20081,47049.1%57.2%
20071,43448.5%57.4%
20061,50950.0%57.0%
20051,85148.1%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.