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GX55 EWT

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,488 mi
Last recorded42,488 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 42,488 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr shock absorbers bushes have worn/cracked no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2026 42,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr shock absorbers bushes have worn/cracked no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 41,946 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower no front fog lights working

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr shock absorber upper bushes have cracked and perished. slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear nsr and centre seat has been removed.

Rear nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 36,495 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 36,495 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (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))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 33,978 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,956 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 33,943 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s mirror caps missing

Pass 23 Dec 2019 31,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 4 Jan 2019 27,048 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 22,115 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 22,115 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,790 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 14,771 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 13,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 11,374 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,129 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 8,373 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 6,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,306 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 EWT is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT registered?

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

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