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BJ05 MJE

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,712 mi
Last recorded139,712 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 139,712 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 139,712 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 136,203 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 136,203 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 130,637 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 122,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 122,177 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both inner bottom arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 109,576 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 91,144 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 91,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 81,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,892 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,379 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,195 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,146 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,814 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,444 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 MJE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BJ05 MJE, 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 MJE registered?

BJ05 MJE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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