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BJ05 MKL

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,932 mi
Last recorded114,932 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2021 87,495 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2021 87,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,891 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 81,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,104 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 73,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Oil leak ()

front suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,896 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 28 Sep 2016 62,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,112 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit & perishing in the tread.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is deteriorating.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,027 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters are starting to split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s front tyre is perishing in the tread.

O/s rear tyre is perishing.

Spare tyre is flat.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 59,027 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters are starting to split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/s front tyre is perishing in the tread.

O/s rear tyre is perishing.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre is flat.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,014 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 54,014 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,457 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,696 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,348 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,907 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,922 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 30,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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 MKL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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