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GF05 UWX

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,924 mi
Last recorded119,924 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 UWX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 119,924 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in a zone above eye level (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 119,853 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in a zone above eye level (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing unit corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bullet hole in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield above rear silencer loose

power steering working but noisey during operation

Fail 28 Jan 2022 115,967 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front units corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bullet hole in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield above rear silencer loose

power steering working but noisey during operation

Pass 23 Jan 2021 113,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Heat shield lose

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 112,091 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 112,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 109,486 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,692 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front pads 75% worn

Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,124 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,130 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,665 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,250 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 75,248 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,964 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 69,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,553 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 65,553 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 60,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 56,678 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 56,678 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,933 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,143 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)

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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GF05 UWX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF05 UWX, 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 GF05 UWX registered?

GF05 UWX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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