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R5 MWR

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 MWR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 53,573 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 47,964 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 47,319 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 47,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 44,970 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 42,543 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 41,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,269 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from rear top of engine very minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge thtyre is also 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres are 14 years old and should really be changed every 5 years maximum

Fail 10 Jul 2019 39,269 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from rear top of engine very minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge thtyre is also 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres are 14 years old and should really be changed every 5 years maximum

Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 36,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 34,832 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 30,553 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,471 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 20,471 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,760 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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R5 MWR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R5 MWR, 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 R5 MWR registered?

R5 MWR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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