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BG55 VUJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,499 mi
Last recorded90,499 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VUJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,499 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 90,499 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s n/s Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp O/s n/s (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 88,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s n/s Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp O/s n/s (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 86,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 86,748 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 84,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 81,137 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 80,993 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre outer wall slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2016 76,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,339 miles

drop link rubbers perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2014 66,330 miles

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

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

drop link rubbers perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,330 miles

drop link rubbers perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,459 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 59,459 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 54,079 miles

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

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

front screen chipped

n/s/f headlight slightly loose

Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,079 miles

front screen chipped

n/s/f headlight slightly loose

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,568 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 47,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,375 miles

n/s front h/light poor image?, n/s front and rear wheel trims missing,front w/screen chipped, rear tailgate dented!.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,779 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,585 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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BG55 VUJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BG55 VUJ, 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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BG55 VUJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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