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OV05 HFO

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,437 mi
Last recorded171,437 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HFO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 171,437 miles

oil leak

play in strut tops

Fail 10 Feb 2026 171,428 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

play in strut tops

Pass 11 Feb 2025 168,437 miles

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

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

exaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2025 168,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

exaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 165,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 160,059 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2022 155,798 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 152,492 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 150,420 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 142,284 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 136,811 miles

front brake discs and pads

Pass 24 Feb 2017 131,236 miles

o/s front tyre on limit

Pass 12 Feb 2016 124,605 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,988 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 115,988 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 107,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 98,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 98,529 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 80,960 miles

front disks corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,546 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 78,546 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,366 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 69,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Air intake noise loud.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,582 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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OV05 HFO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OV05 HFO, 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 OV05 HFO registered?

OV05 HFO is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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