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DU05 BFZ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,170 mi
Last recorded147,170 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 BFZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 147,170 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 147,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 119,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smell of diesel, engine area

Fail 21 May 2022 119,484 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smell of diesel, engine area

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,215 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 110,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 95,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2019 93,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,007 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,927 miles

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

when front washers switch on rear washers work. and if rear washers switch on front washes work

Pass 11 Feb 2017 85,537 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 85,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,385 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,630 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 63,630 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,638 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,638 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

Fail 12 Apr 2013 51,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

slite wear in nearside tie rod

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,835 miles

front brake discs corroded

slite wear in nearside tie rod

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,029 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,976 miles

Airbag light on - advise scan of ECU

Driver's door mirror glass cracked

SERV light on - advise scan of ECU

Fail 11 Apr 2011 35,976 miles

Airbag light on - advise scan of ECU

Driver's door mirror glass cracked

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

SERV light on - advise scan of ECU

Fail 13 Apr 2010 26,515 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre getting low on inside edge

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,515 miles

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre getting low on inside edge

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,796 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

Front brake pads - low friction material

Small chip in front windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2008 7,415 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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DU05 BFZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU05 BFZ, 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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DU05 BFZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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