2004 Renault Modus MOT pass rate: 52.6% (1,682 tests)
Is the 2004 Modus getting worse?
Pass rate of 2004-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51.5% -12.4 vs same-age |
51.5% visual scale |
| 2024 | 53.4% -10.6 vs same-age |
53.4% visual scale |
| 2025 | 53.4% -11.9 vs same-age |
53.4% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2004 Modus
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 941 | 33.6% |
| 2 | Brakes | 598 | 21.4% |
| 3 | Suspension | 527 | 18.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 165 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Steering | 148 | 5.3% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 112 | 4.0% |
All Modus years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 (this page) | 1,682 | 52.6% | -11.7 pts | 79,080 |
| 2005 | 7,114 | 55.6% | -8.8 pts | 77,880 |
| 2006 | 5,598 | 56.8% | -7.6 pts | 76,298 |
| 2007 | 5,024 | 56.1% | -9.0 pts | 72,975 |
| 2008 | 5,013 | 58.5% | -6.7 pts | 77,457 |
| 2009 | 2,699 | 62.2% | -4.2 pts | 69,588 |
| 2010 | 4,459 | 60.8% | -6.6 pts | 68,997 |
| 2011 | 3,821 | 58.4% | -10.8 pts | 58,818 |
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FAQs
Is a 2004 Renault Modus reliable?
2004-registered examples passed 52.6% of their MOT tests (1,682 tests, 2023–2025), -11.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 22 years old with a median 79,080 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2004 Modus?
The median tested example shows 79,080 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.