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GX05 FSS

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,509 mi
Last recorded126,509 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FSS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 126,509 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

center exhaust coroding

Pass 9 May 2013 112,910 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 112,910 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,795 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 97,795 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,135 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 85,853 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 85,853 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,413 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 79,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 77,514 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f tyre and wheel has slight damage to outer rim.

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 13 May 2009 77,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f tyre and wheel has slight damage to outer rim.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 64,833 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 FSS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GX05 FSS, 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 FSS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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