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MT05 EJG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 EJG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 134,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 124,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 124,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,230 miles

engine management light on

nearside and offside front link bar bushes perished and split

nearside steering rack boot perished

spare tyre perished and split

Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,310 miles

engine management light on

nearside and offside front drop link bar bushes perished and split

nearside and offside rear brakes slight fluctuation

offside door mirror back missing

offside front wishone inner bushes perished and split

rear passenger area full and unable to test rear seat belts and seats

Fail 1 Apr 2017 114,199 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside and offside front drop link bar bushes perished and split

nearside and offside rear brakes slight fluctuation

offside door mirror back missing

offside front wishone inner bushes perished and split

rear passenger area full and unable to test rear seat belts and seats

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,476 miles

nearside rack boot perished

offside rear tyre worn

rear most seats folded away

Fail 24 Mar 2016 109,466 miles

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

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

nearside rack boot perished

offside rear tyre worn

rear most seats folded away

Pass 17 Mar 2015 101,345 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes splitting.

o/s/r seat lock mech stiff in insertion operation.

o/s/r wearing on both tread edges and on legal limit.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 101,345 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front anti-roll bar bushes splitting.

o/s/r seat lock mech stiff in insertion operation.

o/s/r wearing on both tread edges and on legal limit.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mount broken system still secure

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 26 Jun 2014 90,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mount broken system still secure

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 15 Jun 2013 72,274 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f fog inop

rear exhaust rubber broken

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jun 2013 72,274 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f fog inop

rear exhaust rubber broken

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,232 miles

Exhaust tailbox rubber heavily perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 56,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,386 miles

o/s outter cv boot weeping grease

spare tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions

wiper judder

Fail 27 Jun 2011 43,386 miles

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

o/s outter cv boot weeping grease

spare tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions

wiper judder

Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,486 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 30,486 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,808 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 2,084 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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MT05 EJG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MT05 EJG, 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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MT05 EJG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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