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PJ55 DGX

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,466 mi
Last recorded69,466 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 DGX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,466 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside steering rack boot cracking on end

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

Rear exhaust RUBBER HANGER CRACKING

Fail 6 Mar 2017 69,460 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing buckle missing (5.2.2a)

Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe loose at manifold (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on shoulder bad (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear exhaust RUBBER HANGER CRACKING

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 68,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working and offside front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,830 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

offside and nearside front steering rack arms slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2015 64,827 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside number plate worked with a tap

offside and nearside front steering rack arms slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,167 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,868 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,399 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 43,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,883 miles

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

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 DGX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DGX, 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 DGX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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