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LX05 UCF

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

95,439 mi
Last recorded95,439 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 UCF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,439 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 95,427 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,629 miles

near side rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2012 91,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2011 90,279 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 90,279 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front discs corroded

rear gearbox mount unserviceable

spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 90,279 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 80,575 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

Fail 26 May 2010 80,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

engine management light on

Fail 18 May 2010 80,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2009 72,015 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 130,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad oil leak

slight play nsf wheel slight play osf wheel

Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,767 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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LX05 UCF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 LX05 UCF, 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 LX05 UCF registered?

LX05 UCF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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