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OY05 RXJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,081 mi
Last recorded74,081 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 RXJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,081 miles

Front Both brake discs are in poor condition on the inner surfaces

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 74,081 miles

Front Both brake discs are in poor condition on the inner surfaces

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 71,234 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 71,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 68,243 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,859 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

coolant level low

electric headlamp adjusters removed

Fail 23 Jan 2014 64,859 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

coolant level low

electric headlamp adjusters removed

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,943 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 60,943 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,039 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,998 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,011 miles

offside indicator lenes damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2010 35,011 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside indicator lenes damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,480 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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OY05 RXJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OY05 RXJ, 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 OY05 RXJ registered?

OY05 RXJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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