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HX05 HGJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,839 mi
Last recorded153,839 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 HGJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 153,839 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 143,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 132,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 126,971 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))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 123,363 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,186 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 119,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 116,019 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))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,075 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 115,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,240 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 91,238 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1x washer jet blocked off side

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,485 miles

front discs poor pads getting low

n/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2014 79,481 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs poor pads getting low

n/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,316 miles

play in n/s/f wheel bearing and noisy

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,968 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,527 miles

N/s/f tyre 2mm

O/s/f tyre has cuts in outer side wall

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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HX05 HGJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HX05 HGJ, 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 HX05 HGJ registered?

HX05 HGJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is HX05 HGJ safe to buy?

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