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BU05 OJF

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OJF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 103,930 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 100,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,999 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 96,988 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 90,588 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 84,713 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2022 84,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2021 81,606 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 81,606 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,466 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 80,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 80,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking & cutting up on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 74,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking & cutting up on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,206 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,334 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,421 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 56,415 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,526 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 14 Apr 2014 47,519 miles

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

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)

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OJF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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