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BF55 MXJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,730 mi
Last recorded151,730 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 151,730 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 151,603 miles

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

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system loose!

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Rack end Slight play (Drum Stick)

Pass 27 Aug 2020 146,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 143,168 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion rear cills/arch/body

Pass 28 Aug 2018 139,039 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Aug 2017 135,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,663 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 128,876 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 128,876 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 118,744 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 118,744 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 114,241 miles

front antiroll barlinks worn

very slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 114,241 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front antiroll barlinks worn

very slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 100,282 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 89,440 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 89,440 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,788 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 79,788 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,403 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag warning light on dash

front number plate deteriorated

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2009 70,403 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag warning light on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,058 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 60,058 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 MXJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MXJ, 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 BF55 MXJ registered?

BF55 MXJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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