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BV05 EJX

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

175,984 mi
Last recorded175,984 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 EJX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 175,984 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 171,120 miles

Nearside rack gaiter perished

Offside Outer c.v. gaiter perished

Pass 18 May 2019 165,250 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 165,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 161,462 miles

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

Nearside Wiper blade taped

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

Fail 15 May 2018 161,462 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Wiper blade taped

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

Pass 23 May 2017 158,932 miles

Nearside Rear slight rumble from wheel bearing

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 May 2016 154,976 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the side wall

Offside wiper split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 154,946 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding o/s & n/s (3.7.B.1)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the side wall

Offside wiper split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 149,760 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 149,738 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 15 May 2014 143,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 136,811 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 May 2013 136,769 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 12,737 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 127,717 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 116,674 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 116,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 103,981 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 92,994 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Apr 2008 81,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 81,389 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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BV05 EJX 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 60.9%.

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 BV05 EJX, 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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BV05 EJX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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