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BJ05 MGV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

185,006 mi
Last recorded185,006 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 185,006 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 180,333 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 180,333 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 176,554 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 176,554 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 170,211 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 170,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 155,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 155,511 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 137,459 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 137,459 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 116,472 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 116,472 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 105,112 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 105,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,055 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 72,154 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,338 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 56,338 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MGV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BJ05 MGV, 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 BJ05 MGV registered?

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

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