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MJ54 FWP

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,411 mi
Last recorded112,411 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 FWP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 111,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 110,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 110,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 108,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,311 miles

power steering pump, noise in operation

rear number plate lights are very dull

Fail 4 Nov 2021 106,311 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

power steering pump, noise in operation

rear heat shield loose/insecure

rear number plate lights are very dull

Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,882 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 98,309 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone bushes starting to split

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 93,897 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play present front strut top mounts

Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

play present front strut top mounts

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,147 miles

both front antiroll bar links deteriorating

front brake discs in poo condition

Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

both front antiroll bar links deteriorating

front brake discs in poo condition

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,204 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner face

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on outer shoulder

Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,557 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 80,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,370 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 74,370 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,014 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 69,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,595 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 62,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,544 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 55,544 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 48,330 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 48,330 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,137 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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MJ54 FWP is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ54 FWP, 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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MJ54 FWP is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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