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AP54 EZV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,308 mi
Last recorded133,308 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 EZV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 133,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

knocking from nearside rear

Fail 31 Mar 2025 135,300 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

knocking from nearside rear

Pass 28 Mar 2024 129,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 129,903 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 126,873 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot slight grease leak

Offside Front tyre heavily worn outer edge

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

slight brake grab rears

Fail 23 Mar 2023 126,873 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front cv boot slight grease leak

Offside Front tyre heavily worn outer edge

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

slight brake grab rears

Pass 30 Mar 2022 124,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

rear brakes slightly grabbing

Fail 29 Mar 2022 124,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

rear brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 119,466 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 119,466 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,316 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 108,665 miles

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

rear exhaust mount tied up

Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust could be better supported

offside wiper smears slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2018 103,092 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust could be better supported

offside wiper smears slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,263 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 98,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,627 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 92,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front abs sensor ring cracked seems secure

rear exhaust rubber mount cable tied on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,214 miles

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

hi level stop lamp inop

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside front abs sensor ring cracked

rear exhaust mounting is in poor condition (perished)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,877 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear ram for lowering rear for wheelchair access is leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,809 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,887 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,282 miles

25% front brake imbalance

NSF brake binding slightly

OSF and NSF brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,862 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,951 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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AP54 EZV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP54 EZV, 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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AP54 EZV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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