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ET54 GXB

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

121,127 mi
Last recorded121,127 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 GXB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 121,127 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 13 May 2025 119,377 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush worn ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 119,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush worn ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 118,235 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 113,380 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 113,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 109,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,733 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 109,733 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,693 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2020 101,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,583 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 95,580 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,569 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,054 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 86,048 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,302 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 82,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,961 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,961 miles

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

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

Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,866 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,547 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,352 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre slight odd wear

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,019 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,959 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,398 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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ET54 GXB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ET54 GXB, 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 ET54 GXB registered?

ET54 GXB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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