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MJ05 MVZ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,433 mi
Last recorded110,433 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 110,433 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 105,431 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 105,431 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,127 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 100,079 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 91,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 84,169 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 83,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2012 74,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag warning light indicates a fault

Fail 21 May 2012 74,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag warning light indicates a fault

Pass 25 May 2011 63,920 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 63,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 54,737 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 54,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 45,126 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 45,072 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 34,358 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 34,358 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner tred below 1.6mm

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 MVZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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