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BJ05 MJU

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,398 mi
Last recorded156,398 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 156,398 miles

battery insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2026 156,398 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

battery insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2025 153,387 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 153,333 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 150,839 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 150,669 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 149,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 149,568 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 149,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 149,451 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 146,657 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 146,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 142,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 141,642 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 141,286 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 139,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 139,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 127,602 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 127,602 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 115,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 115,537 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 104,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,421 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,317 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MJU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MJU, 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 MJU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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