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GJ55 WBD

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,449 mi
Last recorded141,449 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WBD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2015 141,449 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front abs ring corroded

small hole in the offside tail lamp lens

Pass 27 Feb 2014 127,585 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 127,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 108,174 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,535 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 73,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,361 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 52,392 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 52,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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GJ55 WBD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GJ55 WBD, 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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GJ55 WBD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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