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GJ55 WBO

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

94,917 mi
Last recorded94,917 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WBO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 94,917 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 94,511 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 90,578 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 86,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 86,767 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,956 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,735 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 74,735 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,946 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 69,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 68,070 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 68,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 67,154 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition,rusted.

Fail 9 May 2017 67,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs in poor condition,rusted.

Pass 5 May 2016 66,151 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 66,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,549 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,539 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,080 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 55,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,540 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 49,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

molegrips were on o/s/r flexy but removed at customers request

Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2010 44,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,068 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror damaged

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 WBO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WBO, 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 GJ55 WBO registered?

GJ55 WBO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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