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PE05 MXJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,944 mi
Last recorded146,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 MXJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 146,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 146,944 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 136,021 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 136,021 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,747 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 120,636 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 110,469 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 110,469 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,580 miles

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges. 185/65R15

both outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 93,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges. 185/65R15

both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,294 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 80,289 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,209 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 69,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,227 miles

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

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

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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PE05 MXJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PE05 MXJ, 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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PE05 MXJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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