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EX55 WBF

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,307 mi
Last recorded149,307 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 WBF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 149,307 miles

Oil leak

damage to n/side of tghe windscreen

n/side wiper starting to split

Pass 20 Jan 2014 132,529 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 132,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 118,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 102,300 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 102,300 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Slight play in the front wheels.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,178 miles

advise steering rack play

Fail 27 Sep 2010 86,178 miles

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

advise steering rack play

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,726 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 45,710 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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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EX55 WBF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX55 WBF, 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 EX55 WBF registered?

EX55 WBF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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