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GX05 FUG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,589 mi
Last recorded151,589 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FUG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 151,589 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 139,001 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 139,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,496 miles

slight play in n/s/f front wishbone bush

Fail 4 Mar 2015 118,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cables loose in bracket

slight play in n/s/f front wishbone bush

Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,606 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 97,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 847,843 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 84,641 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,543 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 73,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,723 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 62,723 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 51,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,142 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 FUG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FUG, 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 FUG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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