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NL55 XRF

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,965 mi
Last recorded156,965 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XRF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2025 156,965 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear, Rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil level low

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 149,925 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Handbrake could do with attention only just met requirements

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 147,037 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear from valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 147,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear from valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 137,639 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 137,636 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 130,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 130,041 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance not tested Both sides low effort (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hand brake would benefit from further attention

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

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Pass 22 Jan 2020 123,169 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 123,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2018 122,578 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,004 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 108,675 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs pitted and corroded

offside front tyre getting low

rear door handle has temp repair but working ok

smaller tyres on rear

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,659 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 108,654 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 106,278 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2014 106,275 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 104,830 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 104,830 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 94,151 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 78,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,320 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,306 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 45,306 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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NL55 XRF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL55 XRF, 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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NL55 XRF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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