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AX05 EYW

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 EYW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 98,799 miles

Both sides front shock absorbers starting to corrode

Exhaust shows corrosion

Nearside front driveshaft outer cv gaiter deteriorating & small split

Offside front inner steering rack joint slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2025 98,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front shock absorbers starting to corrode

Exhaust shows corrosion

Nearside front driveshaft outer cv gaiter deteriorating & small split

Offside front inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2024 93,786 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 93,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 88,929 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 88,929 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,912 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 81,912 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 74,319 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 67,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,996 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mount / hanger corroded and insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2019 59,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front mirror cover missing

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mount / hanger corroded and insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,805 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 58,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 55,158 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,803 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 52,803 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,621 miles

both rear exhaust rubbers split but still support

offside front fog lamp broken and nearside not working

offside front tyre wearing on edges and small cuts etc

Fail 17 Oct 2013 49,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear exhaust rubbers split but still support

offside front fog lamp broken and nearside not working

offside front tyre wearing on edges and small cuts etc

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,799 miles

front tyres wearing

Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

front tyres wearing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,989 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 32,989 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,349 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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AX05 EYW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AX05 EYW, 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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What year was AX05 EYW registered?

AX05 EYW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for AX05 EYW shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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