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BF55 XTU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,960 mi
Last recorded114,960 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XTU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 114,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 98,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,571 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 88,571 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,862 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r seat belt anchor cover missing

n/s/r tyre has edge wear.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 77,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r seat belt anchor cover missing

n/s/r tyre has edge wear.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,933 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,123 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 66,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,343 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,557 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 23,557 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 XTU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

BF55 XTU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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