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PJ55 ALS

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

266,264 mi
Last recorded266,264 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 ALS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 266,264 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2017 266,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened os & ns (3.5.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 253,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc scored

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 232,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine and underside covers fitted

nearside rear brake slightly binding

play in steering rack inner joints

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 219,078 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 219,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front position lamps dim

Pass 9 Sep 2013 208,684 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 208,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 197,472 miles

Both front position lamps dim.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Near side front tyre has worn on outside edge.

Near side rear tyre has wear on outside edge.

Off side rear lamp slightly damaged.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 197,472 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Both front position lamps dim.

Near side front tyre has worn on outside edge.

Near side rear tyre has wear on outside edge.

No coolant found in radiator during pre-checks-Topped up with water - antifreeze required.

Off side rear lamp slightly damaged.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Too much movement in handbrake cable in drum backplate.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 174,191 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 174,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 143,447 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 143,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 114,979 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 114,979 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,807 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 91,799 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PJ55 ALS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PJ55 ALS, 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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PJ55 ALS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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