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LT55 LRL

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

113,816 mi
Last recorded113,816 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 LRL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,816 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy recommend replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside [ maybe worn rack] ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges [near to exposing chords] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 113,814 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy recommend replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside [ maybe worn rack] ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges [near to exposing chords] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,664 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Fail 25 Feb 2025 108,664 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush worn, recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 104,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 104,429 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 104,281 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values severe black smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,222 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend early attention [engine covered in oil] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 100,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend early attention [engine covered in oil] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

low readings from rear service brake recommend early attention

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & OFF SIDES REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISY

Fail 23 Feb 2022 92,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine TEST LIMIT APPLIED 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & OFF SIDES REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISY

Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,349 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 88,349 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,887 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 86,887 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,528 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 84,496 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))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 81,938 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 81,938 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,020 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,429 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 78,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,642 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,374 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,253 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 46,238 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,904 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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LT55 LRL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 LT55 LRL, 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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LT55 LRL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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