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GX05 FTF

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

41,497 mi
Last recorded41,497 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FTF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 41,497 miles

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

Nearside Fuel tank damaged by rubbing cable

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 41,497 miles

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

Nearside Fuel tank damaged by rubbing cable

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 38,655 miles

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 34,336 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 34,334 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 32,269 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated motor mounting bolts slightly loose in floor (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect power steering pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 32,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated motor mounting bolts slightly loose in floor (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect power steering pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,706 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated motor mounting slightly loose (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust mounting rubbers poor condition,

Nearside Rear tyre appears low pressure

power steering fluid low, pressure switch appears to be leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,917 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 30,917 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 30,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 30,409 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 30,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,682 miles

Front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,344 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

age related cracks to nearside rear tyre

exhaust system retaining rubbers/brackets perishing/corroded

fuel filler neck rubber age related cracks

Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,150 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 21,150 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,398 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

different wheels on front

front discs heavilly lipped

front pads appear low

nearside wingmirror broken

nearside wingmirror lense missing

offside front washer jet partiually hitting screen

rear exhaust clamp corroded and split

slight play in steering rack

unable to open tailgate (inspected through side doors)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,650 miles

centre box rubber cracking

front discs lipped

nearside front wheel damaged inner rim

nearside wingmirror cracked

Pass 27 May 2009 11,317 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 2,181 miles

nearside front wheel rim bent on inner edge

offside rear tyre puntured

wipers split on ends

Fail 20 May 2008 2,053 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid contaminated

spare steel wheel fitted on nearside rear at time of test

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 FTF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FTF, 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 GX05 FTF registered?

GX05 FTF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is GX05 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 FTF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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