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BU05 OJE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,433 mi
Last recorded131,433 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OJE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 131,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 114,786 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 98,306 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 97,878 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,665 miles

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

under carriage surface rust

Fail 19 Oct 2022 81,665 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under carriage surface rust

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged speed ring corrodded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively worn (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front wing plastic liner loose at front

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged speed ring corrodded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively worn (1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,162 miles

Nearside Front chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 76,101 miles

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

Nearside Front chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,180 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 72,180 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 68,138 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/r14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing on inner and outer sidewall

rear exhaust rubbers cracking and perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2017 62,539 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/r14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing on inner and outer sidewall

rear exhaust rubbers cracking and perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 55,067 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 46,465 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 46,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,862 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,135 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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BU05 OJE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BU05 OJE, 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 BU05 OJE registered?

BU05 OJE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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