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LV05 LNJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

245,516 mi
Last recorded245,516 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 LNJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 245,516 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 239,811 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 238,071 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 236,028 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 233,173 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 229,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 224,710 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 211,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 193,468 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 193,468 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 189,710 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 186,210 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake reserve is on limit

Fail 1 Feb 2016 186,210 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake reserve is on limit

Pass 15 Dec 2014 110,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 169,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 167,224 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 152,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front anti-roll bar link bushs wearing.recommend changing soon

Pass 2 Feb 2013 152,778 miles

o/s/front anti-roll bar link bushs wearing.recommend changing soon

Pass 30 Jul 2012 136,938 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 119,425 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 119,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 108,183 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 108,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,203 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 96,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,247 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,754 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,250 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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LV05 LNJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 LV05 LNJ, 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 LV05 LNJ registered?

LV05 LNJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is LV05 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 LNJ shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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