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FY05 SXS

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,398 mi
Last recorded73,398 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 SXS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 73,398 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 72,026 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,541 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 70,537 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 68,800 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,781 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,732 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 31,732 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,498 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 19,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,751 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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FY05 SXS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY05 SXS, 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 FY05 SXS registered?

FY05 SXS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FY05 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 SXS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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