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BV05 ELX

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,324 mi
Last recorded122,324 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 122,324 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,324 miles

2 rear exhaust rubber mounts splitting

Fail 15 Nov 2017 122,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

both rear exhaust rubber mounts splitting

door open light on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2017 114,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 114,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2016 106,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2015 101,974 miles

Front brake discs have rusty surfaces.

NSF tyre deterioating.

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 101,974 miles

Front brake discs have rusty surfaces.

NSF tyre deterioating.

Pass 21 May 2014 97,433 miles

2x front and nsr tyres surace cracking

Fail 21 May 2014 97,414 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

2x front and nsr tyres surace cracking

Pass 31 May 2013 93,137 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 93,011 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 86,739 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 86,739 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,436 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,420 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,742 miles

offside front tyre 3mm of tread approx

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,516 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)

several small chips in screen

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 ELX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV05 ELX, 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 ELX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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