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RF05 CLN

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,523 mi
Last recorded78,523 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 CLN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 78,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Reflector damaged

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2025 78,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Reflector damaged

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,650 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 71,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 65,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 58,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,446 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 50,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,249 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 48,249 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 47,990 miles

nearside and offside front tyres both slightly perished

Fail 6 May 2017 47,990 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres both slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,962 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 42,646 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,085 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,869 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 1,839 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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RF05 CLN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF05 CLN, 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 RF05 CLN registered?

RF05 CLN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is RF05 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 CLN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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