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AX05 THU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,437 mi
Last recorded96,437 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,437 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 29 Sep 2025 96,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 96,034 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 96,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 94,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic ram for wheelchair access slightly leaking

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SRS light intermittent

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,403 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Both hydraulic ram wheel chair access systems Slight leak

Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,009 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear both hydraulic ram wheel chair access systems Slight leak

Fail 21 Sep 2021 93,992 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake moves side to side (1.1.15 (f))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear both hydraulic ram wheel chair access systems Slight leak

Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,499 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both hydraulic ram wheel chair access systems Slight leak

vehicle modified for wheelchair access

Fail 29 Sep 2020 91,487 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both hydraulic ram wheel chair access systems Slight leak

vehicle modified for wheelchair access

vehicle modified for wheelchair access

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,045 miles

Rear both hydraulic ram wheel chair access systems Slight leak

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

vehicle modified for wheelchair access

Fail 20 Sep 2019 86,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear both hydraulic ram wheel chair access systems Slight leak

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

vehicle modified for wheelchair access

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic ram wheel chair access systems Slight leak

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

air bag light turned off for test

vehicle modified for wheelchair access

Fail 20 Sep 2018 82,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic ram wheel chair access systems Slight leak

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

vehicle modified for wheelchair access

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle modified for wheelchair access

Fail 14 Sep 2017 78,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle modified for wheelchair access

Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,424 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,680 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 64,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing rubber deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,011 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,370 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,004 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK ARM.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,746 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,797 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 THU 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 69.2%.

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 AX05 THU, 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 THU registered?

AX05 THU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is AX05 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 THU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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