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BF55 MWD

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,445 mi
Last recorded126,445 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MWD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 126,445 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

front & rear tyres are different sizes.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,931 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 & rear tyres are different sizes.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 120,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of front pads (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 115,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of front pads (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,276 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 110,276 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,138 miles

both wing mirrors slight damage

Fail 6 Jul 2015 103,138 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wing mirrors slight damage

Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,729 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 97,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,803 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 91,803 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 72,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded / worn on inner edge

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,664 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded / worn on inner edge

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 2 Sep 2009 65,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

knock from steering

unable to see front outer brake pads to assess wear

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

knock from steering

unable to see front outer brake pads to assess wear

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,984 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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BF55 MWD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BF55 MWD, 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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BF55 MWD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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