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MJ05 EWR

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

359,625 mi
Last recorded359,625 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 EWR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 359,625 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Fail 1 May 2012 359,625 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2011 298,934 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Fail 30 Apr 2011 298,934 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

air bag light on

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2010 253,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2010 253,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2009 208,474 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 208,137 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on tread

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 10 May 2008 158,444 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 154,293 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 EWR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MJ05 EWR, 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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MJ05 EWR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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