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GX55 EUO

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,773 mi
Last recorded102,773 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 EUO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 102,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slight play

Offside Front Upper strut top mount slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2024 101,141 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 101,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended and damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 97,083 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 97,057 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 94,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,931 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Two center mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti-roll bar drop links perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top mount has slight play

Passenger front seat slightly loose

Fail 17 Mar 2020 88,931 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Two center mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti-roll bar drop links perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top mount has slight play

Passenger front seat slightly loose

Pass 14 May 2019 84,206 miles

Central left exhaust mount rubber broken

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly play and noise

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

chip in windscreen swept area

Pass 15 May 2018 78,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 May 2018 78,294 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre edge worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge worn

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2017 72,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,153 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,153 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,320 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,121 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rear tyre is slightly distorted

Fail 12 Aug 2014 54,121 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

c.v grease around the nearside front ABS ring and sensor

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

nearside rear tyre is slightly distorted

Fail 6 Aug 2013 47,518 miles

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

all four wheels have wheel trims

centre silencer (nearside) mount is broken, system is not insecure

centre silencer (offside) mount is badly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,518 miles

all four wheels have wheel trims

centre silencer (nearside) mount is broken, system is not insecure

centre silencer (offside) mount is badly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,106 miles

small exhaust leaks from joints

wheel chair seat belt tested but chair not in vehicle at time of test

Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

small exhaust leaks from joints

wheel chair seat belt tested but chair not in vehicle at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,719 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 35,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

centre exhaust section is slightly insecure, mounts are broken

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,929 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 23,294 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,979 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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GX55 EUO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GX55 EUO, 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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GX55 EUO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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