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GC04 GDC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,875 mi
Last recorded50,875 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC04 GDC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 50,875 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 50,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 48,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 44,396 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

power steering fluid reservoir low

Pass 31 Oct 2022 42,457 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 39,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and sidewall of tyre worn low due to underinflation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and sidewall of tyre worn low due to underinflation (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 39,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and sidewall of tyre worn low due to underinflation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and sidewall of tyre worn low due to underinflation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 37,851 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 35,419 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 35,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 30,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,130 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on inside

Fail 28 Sep 2017 29,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deformed flat spot (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres scrubbed on inside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust is knocking

Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,699 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 26,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,701 miles

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

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

age cracks on rear tyres

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,262 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,705 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,423 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 11,423 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,577 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 10,577 miles

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

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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GC04 GDC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GC04 GDC, 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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GC04 GDC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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