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RF55 JMX

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

194,698 mi
Last recorded194,698 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 JMX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 194,698 miles

Aux belt squeak on start up

Fail 7 Aug 2026 194,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70 R14 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt squeak on start up

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 188,197 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished 165/70 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 188,197 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished 165/70 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 182,562 miles

Coolant level low

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Lower Both lower arm Boots starting to perish

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 18 Aug 2023 176,429 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, slight

Fail 18 Aug 2023 176,423 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, slight

Pass 17 Aug 2022 170,194 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2022 170,194 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2021 163,924 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2021 163,924 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2020 157,386 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 157,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 150,985 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 150,985 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Track Rod Has Slight Play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 144,579 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2017 138,070 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 138,070 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 130,857 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 130,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 123,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 117,100 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 117,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 110,561 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 104,244 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 97,179 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 90,270 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 90,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,232 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 76,534 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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RF55 JMX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 RF55 JMX, 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 RF55 JMX registered?

RF55 JMX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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