CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM05 EJN

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,045 mi
Last recorded145,045 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 EJN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 145,045 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 26 Mar 2021 145,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 140,051 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 140,051 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 133,697 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 133,693 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 125,126 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 125,119 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,354 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2017 106,347 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,821 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 60,451 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 54,590 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,167 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,167 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 39,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 May 2012 39,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,806 miles

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,621 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 19,621 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,830 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
Full Renault Kangoo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM05 EJN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LM05 EJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM05 EJN?

You can check the full history of LM05 EJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM05 EJN registered?

LM05 EJN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is LM05 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 EJN shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM05 EJN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM05 EJN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.