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ML05 UCS

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UCS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 120,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 May 2016 120,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 May 2015 121,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 120,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 116,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 115,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 100,833 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 100,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,158 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing brake pedal rubber staring to wear

turbo air leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 92,158 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing brake pedal rubber staring to wear

turbo air leak

Pass 4 May 2011 77,260 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 77,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,729 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads appear low

n/s and o/s front tyres worn

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,500 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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ML05 UCS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ML05 UCS, 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 UCS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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