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ML05 GTU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,870 mi
Last recorded125,870 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 GTU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 125,870 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Jun 2017 125,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2016 111,036 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen cracked but not affecting view

Fail 9 Jun 2016 111,022 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

windscreen cracked but not affecting view

Pass 21 May 2015 98,406 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 98,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2013 87,784 miles

N/S/R brake has slight bind

front brake pads worn

Pass 4 May 2012 82,733 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 82,733 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,071 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on sholder

Fail 4 Apr 2011 69,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,394 miles

Nearside 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)

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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ML05 GTU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML05 GTU, 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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ML05 GTU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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