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GV54 YWB

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

217,250 mi
Last recorded217,250 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 YWB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 217,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near rear arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near rear arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 214,944 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 214,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 213,477 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 213,452 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 211,036 miles

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

Rear crossmember excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 27 Jan 2023 211,018 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear crossmember excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 11 Jan 2022 207,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 203,084 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 200,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 200,519 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 196,509 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 196,389 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 192,178 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 192,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 188,246 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 184,548 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 179,994 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 179,994 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 176,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 165,451 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 165,451 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 151,474 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 151,474 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Jan 2010 137,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 137,789 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 121,020 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 106,343 miles

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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GV54 YWB 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 GV54 YWB, 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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GV54 YWB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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