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MJ05 LCE

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,082 mi
Last recorded128,082 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 128,082 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2016 128,082 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 122,086 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 116,536 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 116,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 110,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F tyre starting to get low on tread

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight wear to front brake discs

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

Pass 9 May 2012 99,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 9 May 2012 99,735 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight ovality on n/s/r brake

Pass 10 May 2011 89,403 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 78,545 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode

front n/s tyre starting to wear

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

small crack in front number plate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 May 2010 78,545 miles

front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode

front n/s tyre starting to wear

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

small crack in front number plate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 May 2009 65,813 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2008 51,463 miles

gear box bearings noisey

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to wear on edges

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 LCE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LCE, 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 LCE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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