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GX05 MPE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

67,433 mi
Last recorded67,433 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 67,433 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,971 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 64,922 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,148 miles

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 63,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,370 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 59,370 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 56,820 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 56,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,530 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 51,965 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 51,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 48,968 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 48,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,595 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 45,595 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 42,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 38,019 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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 33,979 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,126 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 26,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,211 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 21,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,128 miles

advise centre exhaust mount split

Pass 21 Oct 2008 4,535 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition

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 MPE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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