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MJ05 VNB

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,150 mi
Last recorded108,150 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 108,150 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 108,143 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2019 103,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner rack slight play

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

gearbox mount slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2018 96,084 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 89,508 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 89,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,129 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake shoes (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 81,129 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,396 miles

Engine + gearbox oil leaks apparent.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Injector leaking

Nearside Front Buckle damaged (still operates ok)

Nearside Rear Wheel rim dented

Fail 28 Nov 2015 77,383 miles

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

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

Engine + gearbox oil leaks apparent.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Injector leaking

Nearside Front Buckle damaged (still operates ok)

Nearside Rear Wheel rim dented

Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,709 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 72,925 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2012 71,931 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 71,931 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 69,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,600 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,127 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 VNB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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