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PJ05 ZKC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,600 mi
Last recorded93,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 ZKC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 93,600 miles

underside has been underesealed

Pass 1 Jan 2025 93,589 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 93,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 91,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 91,150 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,543 miles

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

Rear back box exhaust ruber

Fail 4 Jul 2022 87,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear back box exhaust ruber

Pass 25 Jun 2021 79,315 miles

BOTH windscreen wipers lightly smearing

Front registration plate has damage

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at lower coil section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

two rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Fail 25 Jun 2021 79,315 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension fail (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe securing clip detatched (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

BOTH windscreen wipers lightly smearing

Front registration plate has damage

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at lower coil section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

two rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,542 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 64,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 58,388 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 58,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside play in track rod end

Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,792 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 40,641 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,549 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 34,544 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 34,031 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 33,717 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,351 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 33,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,276 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,030 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,161 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,846 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 ZKC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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