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AO55 EXJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,858 mi
Last recorded161,858 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EXJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 161,858 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 161,858 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 153,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 143,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 143,481 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 134,728 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUT UP ON EDGES

HANDBRAKE HAS ALOT OF TRAVEL

Pass 24 Apr 2015 123,962 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 123,962 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/F MIRROR COVER MISSING.

Fail 7 Mar 2015 123,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust rear silencer mounting split.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge's.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 123,855 miles

Engine smoking.

Slight play in steering rack arms.

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 123,817 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine smoking.

Slight play in steering rack arms.

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 123,185 miles

Oil leak on engine around power steering pump area.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 123,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level low.

Front brake disc's worn & corroded.

Oil leak on engine around power steering pump area.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 115,511 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 105,706 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 105,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,365 miles

both front brake discs and pads worn

o/s/ corner of windscreen damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and nearing limit

Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs and pads worn

o/s/ corner of windscreen damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and nearing limit

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,122 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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AO55 EXJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AO55 EXJ, 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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AO55 EXJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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