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MW54 BYX

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,754 mi
Last recorded128,754 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 BYX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 128,754 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 128,733 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 127,007 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 127,007 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,172 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,967 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,967 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,911 miles

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 92,999 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 92,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

front anti roll bar bushes and mountings are starting to wear and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 3 Sep 2013 90,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front anti roll bar bushes are starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,319 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front anti roll bar bushes are starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2012 73,653 miles

Oil leak

some susspetionbushes starting to wear

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,512 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f brake is binding

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a number of cracks deep enough to reach the ply cords

Fail 20 Oct 2010 64,161 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f brake is binding

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a number of cracks deep enough to reach the ply cords

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,062 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2009 52,062 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,495 miles

Nearside rear tyre is not correct for van should be a reinforced or c rated tyre

Offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 9 Sep 2008 36,495 miles

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

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

Front bumper is not securly fixed to vehicle but is not likley to fall off while vehicle in use

Nearside rear tyre is not correct for van should be a reinforced or c rated tyre

Offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

slight play in steering rack end on nearside

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,611 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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MW54 BYX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MW54 BYX, 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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MW54 BYX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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