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NL55 XRJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,710 mi
Last recorded96,710 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,710 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 94,354 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 91,128 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 88,988 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 88,988 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 85,581 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,240 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,460 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 79,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,063 miles

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

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

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2019 77,063 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,900 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 74,900 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,239 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,239 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,046 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 64,046 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,980 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 49,980 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,914 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 42,914 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 36,014 miles

Offside Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,462 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,253 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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NL55 XRJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 XRJ registered?

NL55 XRJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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