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EX55 WBJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,506 mi
Last recorded119,506 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 119,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 119,506 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 109,799 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 109,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,520 miles

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

inner arm play

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,162 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,754 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,135 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 90,135 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 90,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,045 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 84,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,179 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 80,179 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,462 miles

very slight play in both sides of rack

Fail 29 Sep 2010 74,462 miles

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

very slight play in both sides of rack

Pass 12 Sep 2009 68,389 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,679 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 62,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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 WBJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

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

Is EX55 WBJ safe to buy?

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