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LX55 PZB

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

158,455 mi
Last recorded158,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 PZB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 158,455 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 158,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 136,421 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 136,421 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 121,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 117,907 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 117,886 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,622 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads on limit

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,124 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 107,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2019 107,509 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,089 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2016 90,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,656 miles

childs seat fitted at the rear nearside at the time of the test

Fail 7 Sep 2015 85,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

childs seat fitted at the rear nearside at the time of the test

Pass 2 Aug 2014 78,405 miles

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 31 Jul 2014 78,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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 8 Aug 2013 74,420 miles

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside and offside rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 1 Aug 2013 74,326 miles

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

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

Child car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside and offside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,928 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 69,928 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,099 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,402 miles

1 washer jet on the o/s is blocked

child seat fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats

Fail 28 Aug 2008 51,402 miles

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

1 washer jet on the o/s is blocked

child seat fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats

engine oil filter is loose and leaking oil

front brake pads low approx 2mm

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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LX55 PZB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LX55 PZB, 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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LX55 PZB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 September 2005.

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