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GX05 FSG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,689 mi
Last recorded133,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FSG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 133,689 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 131,009 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test seat ()

OFF side rear door window glass replaced with plastic sheet

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 131,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test seat ()

OFF side rear door window glass replaced with plastic sheet

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 117,320 miles

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

Both Front Disc & Front Pads Worn

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust system Is Corroded

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 17 Jul 2023 117,320 miles

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

Both Front Disc & Front Pads Worn

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust system Is Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 20 Aug 2022 101,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,261 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 99,259 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 88,774 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Fail 2 May 2019 88,493 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 18 May 2018 81,108 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 81,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 73,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 63,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 63,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 56,040 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 48,538 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 48,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 40,588 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 28,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 21,393 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 21,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,916 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2009 14,983 miles

airbag light on

Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,961 miles

airbag light on

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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GX05 FSG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX05 FSG, 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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GX05 FSG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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