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AJ05 SYW

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,124 mi
Last recorded199,124 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SYW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 199,124 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank wet but no obvious signs of any leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 194,409 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 194,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 191,784 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 191,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 180,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre bold on inner edge

N/S/R tyre 3mm

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 172,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 172,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 159,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 159,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 148,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 141,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 141,065 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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AJ05 SYW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ05 SYW, 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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What year was AJ05 SYW registered?

AJ05 SYW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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