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NV55 ZFJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,870 mi
Last recorded172,870 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 ZFJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 172,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2021 172,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 164,760 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp disconnected

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From compensator to flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 164,758 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlamps converted to H.I.D. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached Detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexible hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From compensator to flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 155,587 miles

both rear tyres perishing

o\s\f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 2 Nov 2018 155,585 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

o\s\f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2017 148,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 146,829 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 146,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 146,711 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 142,864 miles

emits some black smok under acceleration

Pass 21 Nov 2013 125,679 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 125,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,841 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 93,061 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 77,579 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 77,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,524 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,072 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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NV55 ZFJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NV55 ZFJ, 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 NV55 ZFJ registered?

NV55 ZFJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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