CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ05 WNH

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

137,489 mi
Last recorded137,489 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 WNH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 137,489 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 123,359 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 102,199 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,592 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 101,592 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,445 miles

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

The front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

The rear exhaust support rubbers cracked and perished.

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The Nearside front and Offside front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,404 miles

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

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

Towbar corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,171 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

The exhaust system rear silencer is fouling the bodywork.

The tow bar assembly is heavily corroded in places.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 97,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are perished.

The exhaust system rear silencer is fouling the bodywork.

The tow bar assembly is heavily corroded in places.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,010 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

washer jet output weak

Fail 26 Mar 2018 94,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

washer jet output weak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 90,620 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,578 miles

Both front tyre valves heavily cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,286 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,005 miles

exhaust heat shield coming adrift at rear!

oil/dampness on power steering pipe pressure switch area (BORDERLINE PASS!).

slight binding osf brake.slight noise from rear brakes.

windscreen chipped ns.drive belt cracked.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 78,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield coming adrift at rear!

oil/dampness on power steering pipe pressure switch area (BORDERLINE PASS!).

slight binding osf brake.rear brakes griding/noisy imbalanced when operated!

windscreen chipped ns.drive belt cracked.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,377 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 69,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,035 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 61,023 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,956 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,928 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,868 miles

The off side front and near side rear tyres are showing some signs of wear.

There is some damage present in the black opaque area at the top of the windscreen.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,986 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 35,986 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,195 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

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
Full Renault Kangoo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ05 WNH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ05 WNH?

You can check the full history of GJ05 WNH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ05 WNH registered?

GJ05 WNH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GJ05 WNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 WNH shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ05 WNH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ05 WNH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.