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HD05 FWN

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

131,131 mi
Last recorded131,131 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FWN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 131,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 131,131 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,504 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear silencer/rear mount partially broken away from chassis (6.1.2 (a))

engine stabilizer bar /rear bush worn/ underside.

exhaust rear silencer /heat shield insecure.

Fail 25 Jun 2025 127,504 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear silencer/rear mount partially broken away from chassis (6.1.2 (a))

engine stabilizer bar /rear bush worn/ underside.

exhaust rear silencer /heat shield insecure.

Pass 9 Jul 2024 122,867 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil over rear of engine block, looks upper area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Door open warning light on although all doors seem to close ? Also locking faulty on offside rear door, had to unlock inside ?

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also has a nail in the tread, marked yellow. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heat shield over exhaust mounting has rusted away shield loose/insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various area's of various pipes has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Test past although rears have some imbalance/delay. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 122,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Loose on thread lock nut loose has a gap also suspect play in ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Lower section missing. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Play in ball joint also loose at adjustment point with a gap in lock nut position. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil over rear of engine block, looks upper area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Door open warning light on although all doors seem to close ? Also locking faulty on offside rear door, had to unlock inside ?

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also has a nail in the tread, marked yellow. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heat shield over exhaust mounting has rusted away shield loose/insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various area's of various pipes has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Test past although rears have some imbalance/delay. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 117,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 117,843 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 112,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s - worn /perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 106,838 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak area upper rear of block. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 106,838 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak area upper rear of block. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refitted bulb to gain correct image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high reset after bulb refitted. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 101,014 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 100,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre misshaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter (joint rattles on a lock) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 95,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front outer drive shaft cv joint gaiters deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2019 95,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on outer edge cut/split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front outer drive shaft cv joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,214 miles

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

both front outer drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

both front outer drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,821 miles

engine mang; lamp on

Fail 11 Apr 2018 89,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine mang; lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 66,717 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 56,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,811 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 46,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,077 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 36,077 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,177 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight judder front brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2008 2,896 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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HD05 FWN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD05 FWN, 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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HD05 FWN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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