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GJ05 DFG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,149 mi
Last recorded103,149 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DFG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,149 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 103,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 102,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,619 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 99,619 miles

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

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

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

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

one rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 92,421 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 92,420 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,659 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting too smear

Pass 16 Nov 2013 83,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind nsr wheel

slight play nsf track rod end

Pass 1 Dec 2012 79,671 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsr brakes slight bind

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 75,939 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,481 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,177 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 44,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,485 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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GJ05 DFG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ05 DFG, 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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GJ05 DFG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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