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BF05 GVL

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,120 mi
Last recorded145,120 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 GVL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 145,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 134,804 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 134,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 128,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 116,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 102,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,529 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,493 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,129 miles

front brake discs poor condition

n/s rear seat belt clasp poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,968 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,385 miles

front brake discs getting in poor condition

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2011 32,384 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs getting in poor condition

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,905 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,102 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres inner tread cutting up

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,653 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 15,140 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 15,140 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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BF05 GVL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF05 GVL, 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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BF05 GVL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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