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GX55 EVG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,943 mi
Last recorded27,943 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 EVG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 27,943 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 27,940 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 26,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seats removed due to wheel chair

Pass 10 Apr 2024 25,791 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 25,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 24,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 23,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 23,752 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 23,752 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,709 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 23,705 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))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,834 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,064 miles

O/S wiper blade deteriorating

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,386 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 19,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,955 miles

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,228 miles

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,035 miles

Centre exhaust mounts broken

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

Screen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 14 Feb 2012 15,992 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,701 miles

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

front wipers split and smear slightly

rear wiper and arm snapped off

Fail 8 Sep 2009 13,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front wipers split and smear slightly

rear wiper and arm snapped off

Pass 7 Oct 2008 9,351 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 EVG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EVG, 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 EVG registered?

GX55 EVG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is GX55 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 EVG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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