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AP05 GFE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 GFE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 105,057 miles

Front Power steering inoperative pump and reservoir appear to have been removed, steering rack has pipes to it and is very heavy (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along axle to hub is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2024 102,340 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 95,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 94,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 94,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,868 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 83,859 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 78,881 miles

Injector leaking gas

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

Wheel chair vehicle

Fail 11 May 2019 78,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Injector leaking gas

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

Wheel chair vehicle

Pass 29 May 2018 72,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear upto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2017 64,579 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,113 miles

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to plastic guards fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2016 51,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,989 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight agew related cracking to sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2015 48,987 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre has slight agew related cracking to sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,465 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 41,465 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,087 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 41,087 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 35,221 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 35,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 15,431 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 6,890 miles

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 26 May 2010 3,414 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 3,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 3,112 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 3,112 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 2,038 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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AP05 GFE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AP05 GFE, 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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AP05 GFE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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