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GJ05 SFE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,288 mi
Last recorded119,288 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 SFE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 119,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,437 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 116,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 R14 82T continental (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Washer bottle appears to be leaking

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 R14 82T Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,349 miles

Engine management light

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 111,349 miles

Engine management light

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 103,888 miles

Engine management light showing on dash

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 103,888 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light showing on dash

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil level appears very low

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 84,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,873 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,873 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant low

Engine management light showing on dash

Oil leak from sump plug seal

Oil level is below minimum

Washer bottle is full but not operational

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,298 miles

2 x Child seats on rear seat both are NOT fitted to seat belts

engine light flickered on the dash

Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,298 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

2 x Child seats on rear seat both are NOT fitted to seat belts

Slight binding to Near side front wheel

engine light flickered on the dash

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,690 miles

Child seats fitted to Off side rear and Centre rear seats not allowing full inspection of Both Adult seat belts

Engine Management light showing on dash

Near side front fog lamp glass is damaged

Rear number plate lamp holder/cover is damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seats fitted to Off side rear and Centre rear seats not allowing full inspection of Both Adult seat belts

Engine Management light showing on dash

Near side front fog lamp glass is damaged

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

Rear number plate lamp holder/cover is damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2010 46,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

nearside rear tyre some perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,223 miles

nearside rear tyre some perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 39,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,574 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,036 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 32,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 SFE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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