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RJ55 NJY

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,168 mi
Last recorded98,168 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NJY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 98,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 96,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner tie rod end has play

Fail 19 Feb 2025 96,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod end has play

Pass 10 Feb 2024 91,066 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 88,088 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 85,801 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 83,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting has slight play

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 81,505 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 81,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,486 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,146 miles

Nearside Front brake hose loose on caliper union but not leaking

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2017 74,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose loose on caliper union but not leaking

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,748 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 70,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,148 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,295 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 54,293 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,301 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 47,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,612 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,029 miles

airbag light on

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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RJ55 NJY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RJ55 NJY, 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 RJ55 NJY registered?

RJ55 NJY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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