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GX05 FTU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,698 mi
Last recorded83,698 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FTU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 83,698 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 x leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 73,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underside slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 70,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 67,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 65,203 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 59,932 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 59,932 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,725 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 51,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 44,708 miles

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,297 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,387 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 36,387 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,642 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 20,470 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,010 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 16,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2010 13,839 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 13,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,634 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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GX05 FTU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey 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 FTU, 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 FTU registered?

GX05 FTU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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