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MF55 VHW

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,967 mi
Last recorded57,967 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,967 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 55,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,891 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 45,889 miles

Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing both fronts (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,326 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 32,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,062 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 28 Sep 2012 27,062 miles

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,802 miles

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

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

near side front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,529 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

offside headlamp aim at highest limit

small cut to nearside front outer sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2009 9,529 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

offside headlamp aim at highest limit

small cut to nearside front outer sidewall

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 VHW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MF55 VHW, 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 MF55 VHW registered?

MF55 VHW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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