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HT05 EEJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,261 mi
Last recorded148,261 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EEJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 148,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 148,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 141,635 miles

Nearside CV boot beginning to leak grease,not excessive

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 141,635 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside CV boot beginning to leak grease,not excessive

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 125,606 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 125,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

n/s steering rack gaiter perished

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2020 106,012 miles

vehicle engine cover and under tray fitted unable to fully check some components

Fail 13 Jan 2020 106,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle engine cover and under tray fitted unable to fully check some components

Pass 12 Dec 2018 91,189 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE RIM IS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess HANDBRAKE CABLE IS RUSTY AND STRANDS ARE STARTING TO BREAK UP. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 91,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE RIM IS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess HANDBRAKE CABLE IS RUSTY AND STRANDS ARE STARTING TO BREAK UP. (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,605 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 83,603 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush stabillser link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush stabillser link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,080 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 77,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,699 miles

front & rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,607 miles

windscreen has small chip and crack not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Nov 2014 64,607 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

windscreen has small chip and crack not affecting drivers view

Fail 4 Oct 2013 60,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

srs system has intermitent fault

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,204 miles

srs system has intermitent fault

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,880 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 55,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,764 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 50,764 miles

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

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 Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,604 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 28,240 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,240 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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HT05 EEJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HT05 EEJ, 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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HT05 EEJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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