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MF55 VHO

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,870 mi
Last recorded106,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 VHO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 106,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 99,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 99,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing popped off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,601 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2023 99,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns and os (quite a lot ns ) ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os wearing rear tyre edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 96,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns and os (quite a lot ns ) ()

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

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault seat connector (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os wearing rear tyre edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 94,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns and os ()

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,903 miles

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

Play in steering tie rods

Fail 8 Jun 2020 86,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering tie rods

Pass 15 Jun 2019 84,716 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 84,694 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 82,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,559 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 80,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 69,105 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 69,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175,65,14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,546 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,515 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 51,100 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 51,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 44,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 38,078 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 38,078 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 34,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,673 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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MF55 VHO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MF55 VHO, 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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MF55 VHO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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