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BG55 ZGK

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,670 mi
Last recorded158,670 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ZGK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 158,670 miles

Coolant leak reservoir empty - radiator leaking ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease from pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 158,667 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak reservoir empty - radiator leaking ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease from pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 151,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 151,307 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split on end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, also tread depth below the limit... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, also tread depth below the limit.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 146,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 140,967 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant reservoir empty

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber mounting broken - cable ties holding exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split on n/s outer end - sealant applied (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 136,638 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 136,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 124,641 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 124,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 117,617 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 93,181 miles

slight play in inner rack

Fail 12 May 2016 93,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in inner rack

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,471 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 84,864 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

slight play in gear box mount

Fail 18 Sep 2013 71,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount broken

slight play in gear box mount

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,779 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,823 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2009 46,638 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,343 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,858 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 ZGK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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