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HD54 GXM

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

133,692 mi
Last recorded133,692 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 GXM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 133,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted At limit of advisory (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension components are corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded with age (0.1 (b))

Rear Tow bar brackets are corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2025 133,686 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration Strong odour of fumes. (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted At limit of advisory (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension components are corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded with age (0.1 (b))

Rear Tow bar brackets are corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2024 132,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted At limit of advisory (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm foremost bush. At limit of advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush. At limit of advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount has failed and exhaust is being held in alterative method. Should this method fail it's a strong possibility that exhaust will fall on rear O/S brake pipe. I strongly recommend this is repaired in a suitable manner. DANGEROUS. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tow bar brackets are corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 124,142 miles

Central Rear Lower Tow bar brackets and structure showing signs of mature rust although appearing sound.

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Background fading with age. (0.1 (b))

Exhaust shield resting on exhaust.

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked but not torn. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing missing but no sharp edges exposed. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Held up with thin wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 124,142 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding More apparent after brake test. With time it relaxes free. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Lower Tow bar brackets and structure showing signs of mature rust although appearing sound.

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Background fading with age. (0.1 (b))

Exhaust shield resting on exhaust.

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked but not torn. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing missing but no sharp edges exposed. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Held up with thin wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 112,448 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 112,148 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))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 109,626 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 109,626 miles

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

Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,816 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 103,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,922 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2017 96,922 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 90,225 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Central brake light not illuminating

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,987 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

centre brake light not illuminating

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 74,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 67,298 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 67,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 60,627 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,067 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 54,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 47,244 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,963 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,044 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 21,044 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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HD54 GXM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 HD54 GXM, 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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HD54 GXM is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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