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LV05 VZJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

150,220 mi
Last recorded150,220 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VZJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 150,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 150,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 135,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine pipes etc and over gearbox. dripping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 135,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine pipes etc and over gearbox. dripping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 124,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot inner end perished/cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing area and n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 124,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clean both headlamp lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low beamset both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot inner end perished/cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing area and n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 106,032 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 106,032 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,117 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 103,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2019 97,083 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 97,083 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 92,347 miles

Clutch feels heavy and cable feels sticky

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

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

Offside Front Under bonnet soundproofing appears loose

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper split and perished

Fail 17 May 2018 92,347 miles

Clutch feels heavy and cable feels sticky

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Under bonnet soundproofing appears loose

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper split and perished

Pass 15 May 2017 84,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 76,855 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 70,729 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 70,729 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 64,045 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 64,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 56,988 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 15 May 2013 56,988 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 17 May 2012 50,977 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 50,977 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 44,111 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 35,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 27,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,899 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 VZJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LV05 VZJ, 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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LV05 VZJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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