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RA05 TVJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,063 mi
Last recorded183,063 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 TVJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 183,063 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 183,056 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 176,002 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 175,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on inner wall

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 165,571 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 149,350 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,133 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 128,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 114,703 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 103,446 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 103,444 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 87,215 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,606 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,058 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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RA05 TVJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RA05 TVJ, 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 TVJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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