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RJ55 TSU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,199 mi
Last recorded129,199 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 TSU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,199 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 129,191 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,066 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 118,066 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,323 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 110,922 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 107,143 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,221 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,196 miles

offside front tyre wearing very low on the inner edge recommend this tyre to be replaced

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,726 miles

Offside front brake disc in poor condition on inner face

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 86,420 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc in poor condition on inner face

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,259 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,256 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,027 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 62,024 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,174 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 36,174 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TSU 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 66.7%.

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 TSU, 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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RJ55 TSU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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