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MK05 ESN

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,191 mi
Last recorded114,191 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 ESN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,191 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

glow plug light intermittent comes on

oil staining back off engine

tow bar corroded

wind screen stone chipped

Fail 21 Jun 2019 114,188 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

glow plug light intermittent comes on

oil staining back off engine

tow bar corroded

wind screen stone chipped

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,138 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing advise replace (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres 3mm surface cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn cracking outer edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn cracking edges

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off engine and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting poor condition (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 109,138 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing advise replace (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres 3mm surface cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn cracking outer edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn cracking edges

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off engine and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting poor condition (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 May 2017 103,872 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,210 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 80,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 72,004 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 May 2013 71,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

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

Rear brake binding when turned by hand , not detectable on Roller brake tester.

Pass 19 May 2012 64,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 58,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 58,803 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,633 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,682 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,275 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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MK05 ESN 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 MK05 ESN, 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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MK05 ESN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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