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GJ05 FHO

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,722 mi
Last recorded62,722 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FHO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 62,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,863 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,146 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front disc's inner face's pitted

offside front anti roll bar bushes detorating

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,621 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 52,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,547 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 43,545 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

both front tyres nr limit stopne chip zone a

Fail 12 Feb 2009 33,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,766 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,233 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 26,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FHO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHO, 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 GJ05 FHO registered?

GJ05 FHO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 FHO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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