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PJ05 ZHB

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

53,108 mi
Last recorded53,108 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 ZHB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 53,108 miles

Exhaust hangers deterated

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 53,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust hangers deterated

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 50,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 45,727 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 45,604 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 28 Nov 2022 40,416 miles

exhaust blow at the centre section

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,778 miles

engien covers fitted

nsf cv boot deteriroating

Fail 24 Nov 2021 39,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns rack boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

engien covers fitted

nsf cv boot deteriroating

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,964 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2021 108,964 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low ns (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2020 39,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 39,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 35,604 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 35,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 33,449 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 33,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 31,068 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 31,068 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 28,623 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,402 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 27,402 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 26,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,518 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 19,437 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 19,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,551 miles

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

front brake disks scoring

slight leak on tail pipe connection

Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,498 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,162 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 ZHB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 PJ05 ZHB, 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 PJ05 ZHB registered?

PJ05 ZHB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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