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FM54 VJL

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,425 mi
Last recorded126,425 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 VJL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 126,425 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,383 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r outter tyre wall cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2018 110,125 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,237 miles

nsf brake slight bind

rear service brakes getting lazy

slight play in osf inner rack end

Fail 23 Mar 2016 106,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

nsf brake slight bind

rear service brakes getting lazy

slight play in osf inner rack end

Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,308 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,308 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 93,806 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 88,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,263 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,787 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 80,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,109 miles

damage to bodywork

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,643 miles

front pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

damage to bodywork

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside wiper split

Fail 5 Feb 2008 43,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

damage to bodywork

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside wiper split

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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FM54 VJL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM54 VJL, 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 FM54 VJL registered?

FM54 VJL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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