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GX55 EWE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

45,715 mi
Last recorded45,715 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 45,715 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 45,710 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation switch faulty (4.2.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 44,793 miles

Rear loading ramp corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2024 44,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mounting brackets and clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and worn and pads worn low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear loading ramp corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 42,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 37,832 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 37,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

various exhaust clamps split

Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,660 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 37,656 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,122 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 37,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,234 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,066 miles

under covers engine covers

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 32,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,783 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 26,783 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 24,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake disc worn ok at time of test

exhaust clamps rusted and broken exhaust gastight

exhaust mounts deterated ok at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2010 24,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake disc worn ok at time of test

exhaust clamps rusted and broken exhaust gastight

exhaust mounts deterated ok at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,475 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,212 miles

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

front silencer damaged slightly

rear silencer clamp rusted away

Fail 21 Oct 2008 17,772 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

front silencer nearside mounting perished

rear silencer clamp rusted away

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 EWE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EWE, 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 EWE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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