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AO55 MOF

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,354 mi
Last recorded128,354 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MOF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,354 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 3-4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked. (2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 3-4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked. (2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3-4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield detriorated.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Offside and centre seats removed, vehicle converted for wheelchair use. ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2023 128,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 3-4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked. (2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 3-4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracked. (2-3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3-4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield detriorated.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Offside and centre seats removed, vehicle converted for wheelchair use. ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,487 miles

Central Heat shield deteriorated.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened 4-6 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4-6 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14 (1-2) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4-6 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14 (1-2) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre and offside seats removed converted for wheelchair use ()

Fail 23 Feb 2022 121,487 miles

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

Central Heat shield deteriorated.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened 4-6 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4-6 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14 (1-2) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4-6 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14 (1-2) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre and offside seats removed converted for wheelchair use ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,681 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 111,561 miles

Central heat shield coming apart

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 111,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central heat shield coming apart

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 103,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 103,446 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,437 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened parking brake (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,215 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,998 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 76,988 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,257 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 50,545 miles

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,801 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,575 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 30,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,515 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 20,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,214 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 17,214 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,758 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 MOF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO55 MOF, 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 MOF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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