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PJ05 ZGW

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,474 mi
Last recorded48,474 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 ZGW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 48,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 34,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 34,947 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting points offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 34,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fire safety system no pressure

Fail 19 Apr 2022 34,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

fire safety system no pressure

Pass 19 Apr 2021 34,166 miles

Fire safety system - No Pressure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and heavy corrsion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and heavy corrsion (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged driveshaft router corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and heavy corrsion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and heavy corrsion (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle converted for disability use

Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,834 miles

Fire system depressurised

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

vehicle modified for disability use

Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,404 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 32,404 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,649 miles

Fire safety system inopertive

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear of vehicle modified for wheelchair use

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,718 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,718 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,470 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 25,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,486 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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,017 miles

FIRE SYSTEM AT LOW PRESSURE UNDER BONNET

Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,873 miles

FIRE SYSTEM AT LOW PRESSURE

MODIFIED REAR BODY AND SUSPENSION

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,333 miles

MODIFICATIONS TO REAR AXLE AND HANDBRAKE TO SUIT WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. FIRE SYSTEM READS LOW PRESSURE REQUIRES REPAIR HAND CONTROLS WORK OK

Fail 19 Apr 2012 12,333 miles

MODIFICATIONS TO REAR AXLE AND HANDBRAKE TO SUIT WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. FIRE SYSTEM READS LOW PRESSURE REQUIRES REPAIR HAND CONTROLS WORK OK

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 13 Apr 2011 8,751 miles

FIRE EXTINGUISHER TANKS AT LOW PRESSURE IN CAB AND UNDER BONNET

VEHICLE HEAVILY MODIFIED TO ALLOW WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. MODIFICATIONS ARE TO BOOT FLOOR, REAR SUSPENSION, FUEL TANK AND HAND CONTROLS

Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,187 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 ZGW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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