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GX54 JVJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

51,364 mi
Last recorded51,364 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 JVJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 51,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,936 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 48,894 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2021 45,891 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,486 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 44,485 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,093 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 40,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,182 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 38,182 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,770 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 35,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front wipers split

Pass 26 May 2015 32,214 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

o/s/f tyre surface cracks

Pass 21 May 2014 27,031 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 27,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 19,499 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 19,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,561 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,738 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 16,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,924 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror unit has temporary repair

Fail 13 Oct 2009 15,924 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror unit has temporary repair

Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 12,963 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 12,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 JVJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GX54 JVJ, 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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GX54 JVJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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