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HJ05 LUH

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,284 mi
Last recorded88,284 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 LUH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 88,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the floor few places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 87,551 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 87,550 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,564 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 85,562 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 82,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,884 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 79,884 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,206 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 76,206 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,800 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,187 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 69,187 miles

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

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

Both wipers split, but not effecting drivers view

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,396 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 62,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,925 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,537 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 59,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,925 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,865 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 47,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 12,757 miles

nearside front brake disc corroding.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,844 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,183 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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HJ05 LUH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ05 LUH, 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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HJ05 LUH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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