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PL05 ZDW

2005 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,541 mi
Last recorded126,541 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 ZDW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 126,541 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 125,455 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 123,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 121,464 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,926 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 117,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 115,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,457 miles

Offside outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear from compensater (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 111,674 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear from compensater (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,196 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 109,193 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,936 miles

slight wear steering rack ends

Fail 4 Aug 2014 105,935 miles

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

slight wear steering rack ends

Pass 2 Aug 2013 101,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 101,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,034 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 94,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs scored

slight play in both steering arms at fixings

Fail 23 Jul 2010 75,282 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake noisy when wheel turns

Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,282 miles

o/s/f brake noisy when wheel turns

Pass 5 Aug 2009 64,454 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,888 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 58,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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PL05 ZDW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PL05 ZDW, 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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PL05 ZDW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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