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AP05 HRG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,796 mi
Last recorded150,796 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HRG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 150,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension hydraulic unit weap of fluid not excessive

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

handbrake cable compensator modified poorly, working as intended

Fail 5 Feb 2025 150,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension hydraulic unit weap of fluid not excessive

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

handbrake cable compensator modified poorly, working as intended

Pass 16 Feb 2024 140,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 132,015 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2023 132,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 130,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

covers fitted- exhaust corroded- both front links deteriorated- o/s/r tyre slight cut

Pass 16 Nov 2016 120,130 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 120,129 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,714 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 112,714 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 102,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 102,111 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,065 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,437 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 61,437 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,910 miles

advise surface cracks on rear tyre caseings

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

age cracks both rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,564 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 29,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 22,201 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 22,201 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake adjuster rod touching exhaust

n/s handbrake cable insecure

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 HRG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey 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 AP05 HRG, 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 HRG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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