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MB05 MAR

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

156,685 mi
Last recorded156,685 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB05 MAR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 156,685 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 156,685 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 145,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 145,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 135,172 miles

Drivers seat belt frayed

Front brake discs corroded inner face

O/s tail light damaged.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 135,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Drivers seat belt frayed

Front brake discs corroded inner face

O/s tail light damaged.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 133,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 133,106 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2015 124,176 miles

Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 124,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake lever damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 120,150 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 120,148 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,941 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 114,742 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 114,742 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 106,763 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 101,874 miles

Air-bag warning light on

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Apr 2011 101,870 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Air-bag warning light on

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,914 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 91,910 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,825 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 79,825 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,654 miles

borh handbrake cables startint to split and bunch

Fail 4 Apr 2008 58,654 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

borh handbrake cables startint to split and bunch

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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MB05 MAR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MB05 MAR, 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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MB05 MAR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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