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LX05 XOW

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,429 mi
Last recorded155,429 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XOW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 155,429 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 155,403 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 150,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 146,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 146,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 134,226 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 124,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 120,647 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)

rack ends slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2016 120,647 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)

rack ends slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,964 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rack ends slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,964 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rack ends slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2014 107,017 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,017 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,416 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 84,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,234 miles

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)

n/s/f brake disk worn

o/s/r tyre slightly perished outer sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2010 76,223 miles

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

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)

n/s/f brake disk worn

o/s/r tyre slightly perished outer sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2009 66,840 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,879 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 XOW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

LX05 XOW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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