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RJ05 FDX

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FDX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 96,694 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both lenses cracked

different size tyres fitted on front axle to rear axle

Pass 22 Nov 2024 96,620 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear both lens unit have cracks

different size tyres fitted on front axle to rear axle

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

different size tyres fitted on front axle to rear axle

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Nov 2023 96,600 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repaired with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

different size tyres fitted on front axle to rear axle

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear ADVISE SLIGHT DAMAGE ON LIGHT LENS O/S AND N/S

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,527 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear axle tyres different sizes

offside rear lamp unit damaged/repaired

slight play in both top mounts

spare tyre cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2021 96,527 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear axle tyres different sizes

offside rear lamp unit damaged/repaired

slight play in both top mounts

spare tyre cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,104 miles

175/70/14 tyres fitted to front axle 165/70/14 tyres fitted to rear axle

offside rear indicator lens has been repaired.

play in both inner steering arm joints

Fail 10 Nov 2020 96,104 miles

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

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

175/70/14 tyres fitted to front axle 165/70/14 tyres fitted to rear axle

offside rear indicator lens has been repaired.

play in both inner steering arm joints

Pass 28 Nov 2019 95,900 miles

DAMAGED VIN NUMBER REPLACED WITH NEW CHASSIS PLATE.

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT AND REAR AND SPARE

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES OF DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly WORKING BUT VERY WEAK (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH REGISTRATION LAMPS WORKING BUT VERY DIM

Fail 21 Oct 2019 95,885 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete 1 found in door and number are missing (0.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,268 miles

Front different size tyres to the rear

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer driveshaft boot has grease on it.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,441 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% tape over a hole. (1.4.A.2d)

tyres on the front axle are a different size to the rear axle.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,434 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% tape over a hole. (1.4.A.2d)

tyres on the front axle are a different size to the rear axle.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,152 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged repaired

Fail 14 Oct 2016 91,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged repaired

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,433 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 89,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,141 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 87,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 83,682 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 21 Sep 2012 79,207 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,094 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 71,093 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wiper rubber split.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 65,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,089 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2009 56,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,914 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 48,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RJ05 FDX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 RJ05 FDX, 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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RJ05 FDX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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