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GL05 AEX

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

168,180 mi
Last recorded168,180 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 AEX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 168,180 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 159,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

long h/brake travel

Fail 5 Sep 2012 159,432 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

long h/brake travel

Pass 8 Sep 2011 151,400 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 151,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 141,425 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 141,425 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 114,041 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jul 2009 114,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads look low

Fail 27 Jun 2008 95,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads look low

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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GL05 AEX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GL05 AEX, 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 GL05 AEX registered?

GL05 AEX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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