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MJ55 HVC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,547 mi
Last recorded174,547 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 HVC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 174,547 miles

front pads low

offside front shock absorber weeping

Pass 1 Jun 2015 150,249 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 134,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 90,345 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,117 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2011 88,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,862 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 81,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,317 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 71,317 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight fault on main beam switch

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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MJ55 HVC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ55 HVC, 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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MJ55 HVC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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