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MJ55 JHA

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,938 mi
Last recorded147,938 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 JHA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 147,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and back (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 145,369 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 145,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 141,840 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 141,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,446 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,707 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front tyre feathering on edges

o/s front tyre cracking on tread wall

Fail 14 Oct 2021 134,707 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front tyre feathering on edges

o/s front tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 1 Oct 2020 131,418 miles

o/s front tyre cracking on tread wall

Fail 29 Sep 2020 131,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 24 Oct 2019 131,375 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 131,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,201 miles

coolant level low

Fail 2 Oct 2018 126,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,428 miles

Nearside Front inner arm slight play

Nearside Front rack gator leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2017 114,427 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front inner arm slight play

Nearside Front rack gator leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2016 102,587 miles

Nearside Outer CV joint worn.

Oil leak ()

Slight oil seepage from nearside rack gaiter.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 102,531 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer CV joint worn.

Oil leak ()

Slight oil seepage from nearside rack gaiter.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,525 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 91,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,069 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 81,029 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,272 miles

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2013 68,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,544 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 57,539 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,052 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,815 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 33,780 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,073 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 22,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,800 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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MJ55 JHA is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MJ55 JHA, 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 JHA is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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