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GX05 MLV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,233 mi
Last recorded42,233 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 42,233 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 42,231 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 33,395 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 33,395 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 33,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 33,376 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 33,031 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,176 miles

Exhaust mounting defective and system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel filler neck rubber hose perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported undercar pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 32,172 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective and system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel filler neck rubber hose perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported undercar pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 29,845 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 29,845 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2017 28,959 miles

Central Centre exhaust mounting rubber broken, But system still well supported

Pass 13 May 2016 27,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 25,764 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 25,760 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 24,369 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 22,922 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 22,921 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 21,355 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 19,548 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 19,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 16,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 10,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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 MLV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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