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OU05 EKE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,485 mi
Last recorded162,485 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 EKE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 162,485 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 152,944 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 132,554 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 129,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,816 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 119,720 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,471 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 110,471 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,879 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 95,589 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,853 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,897 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 66,896 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,585 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 52,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,912 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,326 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 55,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,770 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,177 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,587 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,166 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 13,340 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 9,807 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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OU05 EKE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU05 EKE, 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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OU05 EKE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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