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MJ05 EVX

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,692 mi
Last recorded136,692 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 EVX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 136,692 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 136,692 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 122,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,224 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,770 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 108,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 105,201 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2021 105,201 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear seats removed no seatbelts tested

Fail 1 Oct 2020 99,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear seats removed no seatbelts tested

Pass 29 May 2019 94,925 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 92,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre has heavy cut in outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavey cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall but no cords showing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,146 miles

rear seats removed at the test time

Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,146 miles

rear seats removed at the test time

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,402 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,204 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,893 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,230 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 89,230 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,984 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,649 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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MJ05 EVX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ05 EVX, 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 MJ05 EVX registered?

MJ05 EVX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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