MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leak
oil warning level light was on & no oil showing on dipstick. Oil added.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front tyre worn to inside
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front tyre worn to inside
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
play in inner joints
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
play in inner joints
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Spare tyre defective
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pedal anti slip worn
high level brake lamp not working
n/s mirror damaged
rear seats folded and not in use
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal anti slip worn
high level brake lamp not working
n/s mirror damaged
rear seats folded and not in use
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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J500 CLR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J500 CLR, 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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J500 CLR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 June 2005.
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