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MW05 WVJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,411 mi
Last recorded115,411 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 WVJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 115,411 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,007 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 110,005 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 109,798 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack end

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 90,787 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,451 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,451 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,156 miles

all brake pipe ferrules have corrosion

brake pipes have mild corrosion

various underbody componants have mild corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 66,649 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perished, offside rear tyre perished and worn low

rear seats folded flat at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2013 66,646 miles

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

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre perished, offside rear tyre perished and worn low

rear seats folded flat at time of test

service light on

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,434 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f outer c v boot leaking grease from tie

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

vin plate on b pillar not legible but ok on dash

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,920 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 41,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,234 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 37,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,306 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 30,306 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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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MW05 WVJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW05 WVJ, 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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MW05 WVJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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