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AU05 EFM

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,898 mi
Last recorded122,898 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EFM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 122,898 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,417 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 108,509 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 101,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 101,903 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,176 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 95,538 miles

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

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,538 miles

Offside 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,345 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre getting low on tread

offside rear tyre perishing

slight leak of gases from rear exhaust system

Fail 18 Aug 2014 92,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre getting low on tread

offside rear tyre perishing

slight leak of gases from rear exhaust system

Fail 13 Aug 2013 89,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,153 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,290 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 75,180 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 75,180 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,894 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 63,889 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,652 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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AU05 EFM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU05 EFM, 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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AU05 EFM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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