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MJ05 NDG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,134 mi
Last recorded156,134 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 NDG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 156,134 miles

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

advise n/s rear seat belt slight fraying

advise o/s front seat belt slight fraying

Fail 16 Jun 2014 156,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise n/s rear seat belt slight fraying

advise o/s front seat belt slight fraying

Pass 7 Jun 2013 122,053 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise both wishbone rear bushes slight play

advise n/s/f steering rack gaiter starting to deteriate

advise water leak on engine

Fail 4 Jun 2013 122,050 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise both wishbone rear bushes slight play

advise n/s/f steering rack gaiter starting to deteriate

advise water leak on engine

Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,347 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cuts and chunks. no ply`s showing

Fail 26 Apr 2012 100,347 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cuts and chunks. no ply`s showing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,111 miles

n/s/f tyre closeto limit at 2.0mm

oil leak from front of engine

Fail 7 Dec 2010 68,111 miles

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f tyre closeto limit at 2.0mm

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 7 Nov 2009 38,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,884 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 NDG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NDG, 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 NDG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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