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FE55 GYG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,512 mi
Last recorded76,512 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GYG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 76,512 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2026 76,450 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank heat shield deteriorated

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 71,916 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front windscreen wipers do not self park

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into drum (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 71,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front windscreen wipers do not self park

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 2 Jan 2024 66,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers only work on one speed.

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

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

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

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

Rear unable to fully test rear seat belts due to the rear seat being folded.

Pass 14 Oct 2021 54,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,433 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 49,384 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obstructed by reg lamps (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 44,835 miles

Front wipers only working on fastest speed

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 175/65/17 T

Fail 7 Nov 2019 44,832 miles

Boot lid insecure Cannot be opened (should be refusal to test) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front wipers only working on fastest speed

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 175/65/17 T

Pass 21 Nov 2018 39,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers only working on fastest speed

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2018 39,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers only working on fastest speed

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Oct 2017 32,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2016 25,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2015 15,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2014 6,075 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 4,590 miles

Both front tyres cracked inside the tread

Fail 10 Oct 2012 2,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 2,167 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 430 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 430 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 14,443 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)

both front tyres are on the minimum legal limit now & are also void of tread on the inner portions of the tyres

nearside front wiper lightly judders across screen but still clears enough to provide an adequate view of the road

Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,242 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 3,705 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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FE55 GYG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE55 GYG, 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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FE55 GYG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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