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GP55 VJN

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,919 mi
Last recorded118,919 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VJN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 118,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering components

Fail 27 Dec 2018 118,749 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror surround (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top mounting bush/bearing excessively worn allowing excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

slight play in n/s/f steering components

Pass 27 Dec 2017 108,409 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine nearside injector seal leaking

Fail 27 Dec 2017 108,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine nearside injector seal leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2016 97,021 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 97,021 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,094 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 87,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,557 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre is low on inner edge

offside front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2014 77,557 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre is low on inner edge

offside front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2014 76,536 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is low (bald) on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,366 miles

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

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both front tyres are wearing on edges

nearside front brake pads are low

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,438 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2012 60,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,676 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Dec 2010 47,162 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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nearside front tyre is low on tread on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,162 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise tracking check

nearside front tyre is low on tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,536 miles

both outer cv gaiters have slight damage

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,620 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 29,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GP55 VJN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GP55 VJN, 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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GP55 VJN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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