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AF05 MFJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,811 mi
Last recorded112,811 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MFJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 112,811 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 112,811 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 101,990 miles

o/s of windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,008 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 90,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,683 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 70,644 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear tyres cracking / perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear tyres cracking / perishing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,211 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,306 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,777 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,689 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,876 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 42,876 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,599 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 39,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 27,364 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,364 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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AF05 MFJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 MFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF05 MFJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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