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GX54 JOU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,097 mi
Last recorded97,097 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 JOU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 97,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam *Switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded; inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,698 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 89,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 83,290 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,106 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 68,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 68,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 58,794 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,598 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 44,503 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,190 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 47,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,120 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,362 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,372 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,487 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,821 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 18,807 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,807 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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GX54 JOU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GX54 JOU, 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 GX54 JOU registered?

GX54 JOU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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