CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF05 YLR

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

184,489 mi
Last recorded184,489 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 YLR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 184,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 181,121 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 181,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 176,181 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 172,898 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 170,860 miles

Lower servo corroded (viewed from underside)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate light lens deteriorated

Washer switch not operating as intended, but works

Fail 22 Apr 2022 170,857 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))

Lower servo corroded (viewed from underside)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate light lens deteriorated

Washer switch not operating as intended, but works

Pass 23 Apr 2021 168,730 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Washer switch not operating as intended, but still works

Pass 27 Apr 2020 167,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD BLOCK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD BLOCK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 167,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD BLOCK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD BLOCK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 164,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 164,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 159,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 159,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 156,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 146,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 146,751 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2015 139,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 134,934 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 134,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 128,522 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 121,130 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 121,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 107,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 90,759 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 90,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 73,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 54,148 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
Full Renault Kangoo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF05 YLR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF05 YLR?

You can check the full history of RF05 YLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF05 YLR registered?

RF05 YLR is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is RF05 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 YLR shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF05 YLR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF05 YLR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.