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RF55 RUJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,159 mi
Last recorded66,159 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 RUJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jul 2015 66,148 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

play in n/s inner rack end

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,967 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,218 miles

small cut in side wall n/s/f tyre(not reaching cords)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 49,218 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

small cut in side wall n/s/f tyre(not reaching cords)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,268 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 45,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,841 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 40,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,012 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 23,012 miles

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

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

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 23 Sep 2008 11,535 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 RUJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

RF55 RUJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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