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BJ05 MGO

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

199,479 mi
Last recorded199,479 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MGO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 199,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 195,410 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 195,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 191,994 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 191,981 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 186,198 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 183,588 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 179,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 174,768 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 169,471 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 165,677 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 164,547 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

DIP STICK BROKEN - DASH DISPLAY OIL OK

LOWER GEARBOX OILY /NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT INNER SHAFT LEAKING

NO SPARE WHEEL IN CARRIER

Nearside Front Inner RACK BOOT DETEROIRATED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT -BORDER LINE (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 164,547 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

DIP STICK BROKEN - DASH DISPLAY OIL OK

LOWER GEARBOX OILY /NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT INNER SHAFT LEAKING

NO SPARE WHEEL IN CARRIER

Nearside Front Inner RACK BOOT DETEROIRATED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT -BORDER LINE (2.7.3)

Offside No PLATE LIGHT DIM

Pass 12 Sep 2015 156,392 miles

Both steering arms have slight play

Coolant level low

N/S inner c/v gaitor is leaking slightly

N/S steering rack gaitor deteriorated by oil contamination

N/S/R tyre is aged and heavily cracked.165/70/r14 85t

O/S/F tyre is slightly out of shape.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 156,392 miles

Both steering arms have slight play

Coolant level low

N/S inner c/v gaitor is leaking slightly

N/S steering rack gaitor deteriorated by oil contamination

N/S/R tyre is aged and heavily cracked.165/70/r14 85t

O/S/F tyre is slightly out of shape.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 152,068 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 151,967 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre size- 165/70-R14 85T.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 147,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight play on nearside top suspension mount

Fail 6 Jan 2014 147,998 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play on nearside top suspension mount

Pass 14 Jan 2013 142,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 136,512 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 136,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,574 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 116,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 98,014 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,109 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 79,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,282 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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BJ05 MGO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BJ05 MGO, 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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BJ05 MGO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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