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GX55 EWP

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,075 mi
Last recorded51,075 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 EWP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 51,075 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 51,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 48,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 46,748 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle is converted for wheelchair usage,Only Nearside rear seat belt tested.

Fail 5 Aug 2024 46,747 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle is converted for wheelchair usage,Only Nearside rear seat belt tested.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,549 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside front, Nearside rear only seats fitted as vehicle converted for wheelchair usage.

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 44,549 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside front, Nearside rear only seats fitted as vehicle converted for wheelchair usage.

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,587 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,503 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 43,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated and not anpr readable (0.1 (b))

Brake servo inoperative possible air leak causing hard pedal (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working possibly being caused by hard brake pedal not operating switch because of lack of travel on pedal (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very borderline (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 41,930 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,527 miles

Front both front tyres badly perished

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread very borderline (6.3.1d)

exhaust support bracket clamp by rear wheel corroded away

Fail 21 Nov 2017 38,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front both front tyres badly perished

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread very borderline (6.3.1d)

exhaust support bracket clamp by rear wheel corroded away

Pass 16 Dec 2016 36,790 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 27,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler pipe rubber hose deteriorating

Fail 9 Dec 2015 27,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler pipe rubber hose deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2014 25,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 24,715 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 23,198 miles

All four tyres are cracking around outer tread edges, no cords exposed when tested

Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,576 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 20,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,192 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,596 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 EWP is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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