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BG05 GLY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,586 mi
Last recorded71,586 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GLY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,586 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reversing lamp not working

Fail 16 Nov 2020 71,586 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

reversing lamp not working

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play at upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

reversing lamp not working

Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,647 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play at upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

reversing lamp not working

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,324 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 64,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wheelchair adapted vehicle.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 58,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheelchair adapted vehicle.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,362 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2015 49,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2014 45,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,404 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Apr 2013 40,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,204 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 37,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,834 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,362 miles

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

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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BG05 GLY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BG05 GLY, 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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BG05 GLY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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