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BF55 MWJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,770 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 95,758 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,062 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

spa\re wheel missing

Fail 10 Sep 2014 89,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

spa\re wheel missing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,896 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 82,896 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,239 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 75,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,993 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 66,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,701 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,525 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 38,525 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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 MWJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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