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BV05 XJB

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

145,831 mi
Last recorded145,831 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XJB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 145,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 145,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 141,655 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 141,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,276 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 133,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 123,293 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 113,771 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 113,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,429 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 103,429 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 93,890 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,693 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 85,693 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,884 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,312 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 66,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,605 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Offside rear tyre tread perishing

Unable to open nearside rear door

Windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Feb 2010 45,605 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front wiper split

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

Nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Offside rear tyre tread perishing

Unable to open nearside rear door

Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,224 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,224 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,154 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 21,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

front brake disc inner surfaces starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm and starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,295 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW & BADLY CRACKED

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

REAR TYRES CRACKED

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 XJB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 XJB, 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 BV05 XJB registered?

BV05 XJB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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