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RJ05 HVE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,022 mi
Last recorded140,022 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 140,022 miles

both front bump stops slightly deteriorated

both front wipers smearing slightly

both mounting rubbers on rear exhaust silencer stress cracked

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2018 140,022 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front bump stops slightly deteriorated

both front wipers smearing slightly

both mounting rubbers on rear exhaust silencer stress cracked

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,633 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and has minor damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

both front bump stops slightly deteriorated

both front wipers juddering slightly

rear exhaust silencer rear mounting rubber stress cracked

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 131,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lens needs cleaning (1.1.C.1e)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front droplnik, all bushes stress cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and has minor damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

both front bump stops slightly deteriorated

both front wipers juddering slightly

rear exhaust silencer rear mounting rubber stress cracked

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 122,991 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

minor bodywork damage - no sharp edges

Fail 6 Apr 2016 122,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also is smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm, all other pads 5mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor bodywork damage - no sharp edges

Fail 13 Apr 2015 114,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

spare tyre heavily stress cracked and spliting - advise not to use

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,017 miles

spare tyre heavily stress cracked and spliting - advise not to use

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine light on.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

Fail 8 Apr 2013 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,101 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 75,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads worn thin and discs worn.

nearside headlamp aim on minimum

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,618 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,075 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,160 miles

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

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 HVE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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