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AJ55 EFB

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,794 mi
Last recorded124,794 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EFB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 124,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 116,346 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 116,346 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 115,163 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 115,162 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 112,095 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 108,138 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 108,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 105,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 104,135 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,345 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,689 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front 3mm Also Perished In Tread Pattern (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 98,678 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front 3mm Also Perished In Tread Pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 94,388 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

gear box oil leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,764 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 85,485 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,381 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 69,233 miles

Battery is insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear reg lights deteriated

Fail 31 Dec 2012 69,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery is insecure

Rear reg lights deteriated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,675 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 42,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,808 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 28,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,641 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 17,565 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 17,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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AJ55 EFB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ55 EFB, 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 AJ55 EFB registered?

AJ55 EFB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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