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MF55 VKJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,433 mi
Last recorded210,433 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 210,433 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 209,387 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 203,788 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 196,888 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 181,551 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 181,551 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 161,867 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 141,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

centre stop light inop

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2011 145,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

centre stop light inop

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2010 130,378 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 130,378 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 107,014 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 30 Sep 2009 107,014 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 3 Oct 2008 82,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,809 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VKJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

MF55 VKJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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