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PJ05 NKR

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

184,413 mi
Last recorded184,413 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 NKR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 184,413 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 184,413 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 169,075 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 169,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 151,499 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 139,951 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 128,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f o/s/f ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,969 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,410 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 96,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,373 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 89,373 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 82,521 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 82,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres have no visable tread on edges

clutch worn and slipping

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,656 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,724 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 62,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 46,261 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 46,261 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 40,009 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 35,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre has screw in it

Pass 13 May 2010 35,079 miles

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

near side rear tyre has screw in it

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,925 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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PJ05 NKR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PJ05 NKR, 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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PJ05 NKR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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