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Renault Modus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,149 cc

ESU 176MOT history

ESU 176 is a blue petrol Renault Modus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

ESU 176 blue Renault Modus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Modus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
102,623 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESU 176
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Renault
Model
Modus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESU 176 was last recorded at 102,623 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 4,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,948 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,675 miles
Average per year
6,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,623 miles
  • 2025 – 97,948 miles
  • 2024 – 90,707 miles
  • 2023 – 83,704 miles
  • 2022 – 77,057 miles
  • 2021 – 69,066 miles
  • 2020 – 66,350 miles
  • 2019 – 58,839 miles
  • 2018 – 46,802 miles
  • 2017 – 37,649 miles
  • 2016 – 31,721 miles
  • 2015 – 27,676 miles
  • 2014 – 23,136 miles
  • 2013 – 18,157 miles
  • 2012 – 12,546 miles
  • 2011 – 9,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,623 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    102,623 miles
    Test number
    376143046086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,623 miles (+4,675)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,623 miles
    Test number
    457844097712
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,948 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    210874561996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,707 miles (+7,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,707 miles
    Test number
    435899339324
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield loose

  5. Pass83,704 miles (+6,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,704 miles
    Test number
    132081855618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    577288214774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,057 miles (+7,991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    969333458354
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass69,066 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,066 miles
    Test number
    342978387553
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail69,059 miles (+2,709)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,059 miles
    Test number
    136895794923
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass66,350 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,350 miles
    Test number
    115799396736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,839 miles (+12,037)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    240582041321
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass46,802 miles (+9,153)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,802 miles
    Test number
    642649514128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,649 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    663479455061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,721 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,721 miles
    Test number
    688719146004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,676 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,676 miles
    Test number
    179601015163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,136 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,136 miles
    Test number
    445515814111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,157 miles (+5,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,157 miles
    Test number
    588146613123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass12,546 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,546 miles
    Test number
    395162982067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    9,611 miles
    Test number
    105106991064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESU 176

What vehicle is registration ESU 176 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESU 176 on a blue petrol Renault Modus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ESU 176 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESU 176 is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESU 176?
The MOT on ESU 176 is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESU 176 done?
ESU 176 was recorded at 102,623 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,105 miles a year.
Has ESU 176 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESU 176 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on ESU 176 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on ESU 176 find?
ESU 176 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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