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GX55 EUW

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,451 mi
Last recorded64,451 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 EUW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 60,683 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,870 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 56,870 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,116 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 53,116 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,677 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 46,677 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 37,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 32,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 27,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 24,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 24,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 21,152 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 17,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,880 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,193 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 10,193 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 7,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to fully test offside rear seat belt (seat missing)

nearsider wiper starting to split

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,918 miles

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

Unable to fully test offside rear seat belt (seat missing)

nearsider wiper starting to split

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 5,814 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 EUW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GX55 EUW, 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 GX55 EUW registered?

GX55 EUW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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