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RF05 BCE

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

112,809 mi
Last recorded112,809 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 BCE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 112,809 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff lubricated (3.6.E.3)

Front front windwows do not open/ operate

Offside Front Oil leak of engine area ()

Offside Front Outer outer washer jet blocked

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

Rear rear exhaust silencer rubber perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 112,809 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff lubricated (3.6.E.3)

Front front windwows do not open/ operate

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part re- positioned anti rubb plastic clips( on the hose ) to stop the hose from fouling (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure cable tied secure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Oil leak of engine area ()

Offside Front Outer outer washer jet blocked

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

Rear rear exhaust silencer rubber perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 112,804 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

Oil leak ()

Oil leak engine offside area ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 112,804 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink bush missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight play within steering rack

Oil leak ()

Oil leak engine offside area ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,380 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 108,114 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 93,623 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 82,480 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 82,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,927 miles

Scratch at lower centre windscreen above 40mm but not causing a serious obstruction to view

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel nuts obscured from inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2012 617,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 617,916 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,631 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 61,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,401 miles

near side front wiper damaged but is clearing screen

Fail 7 Dec 2010 51,401 miles

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

near side front wiper damaged but is clearing screen

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,439 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,331 miles

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

both wipers split

Fail 9 Apr 2008 22,331 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both wipers split

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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RF05 BCE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RF05 BCE, 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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RF05 BCE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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