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MT05 XWJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,893 mi
Last recorded168,893 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XWJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 168,893 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 24 Sep 2016 168,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Jul 2016 168,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Jan 2015 160,559 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 151,154 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 151,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 136,418 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 136,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads close to limit

Pass 5 Sep 2011 121,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre cracking and near legal limit

Fail 5 Sep 2011 121,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre cracking and near legal limit

Pass 14 Sep 2010 107,157 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,619 miles

slight play in steering rack at both sides

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,320 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XWJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT05 XWJ, 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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What year was MT05 XWJ registered?

MT05 XWJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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