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PY05 JXC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,397 mi
Last recorded159,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 JXC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 159,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 158,878 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 155,580 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 155,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 145,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 131,068 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 130,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 118,631 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 118,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 100,231 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 100,231 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 100,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 83,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 65,957 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 65,957 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 49,108 miles

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

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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PY05 JXC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY05 JXC, 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 PY05 JXC registered?

PY05 JXC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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