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RA05 GFU

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,165 mi
Last recorded185,165 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 GFU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 185,165 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear brake bind

Fail 25 Sep 2015 185,165 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear brake bind

Pass 23 Sep 2014 173,848 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 20 Sep 2014 173,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2013 165,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in n/s front tyer on inner wall

Fail 21 Sep 2013 165,194 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in n/s front tyer on inner wall

Pass 17 Aug 2012 165,019 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 161,423 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 141,933 miles

air bag warning lamp on,eml lamp on,

slight perishing fon all tyres

Fail 6 Jul 2010 141,933 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on,eml lamp on,

slight perishing fon all tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2009 118,703 miles

offside seat belt starting to fray,slight play in steering arms,rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2008 90,093 miles

Oil leak

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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RA05 GFU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA05 GFU, 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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RA05 GFU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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