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RJ55 ZYB

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,801 mi
Last recorded207,801 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 207,801 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 207,800 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability drop links (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 204,464 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills, subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 197,592 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged no leaks (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 140,594 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 140,551 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 140,551 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Aug 2018 140,551 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Emissions not tested sooting optics (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake flex hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 140,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 140,524 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 136,908 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly deterioted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff brake load valve (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 129,038 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 129,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from loadvalve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

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

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 118,940 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Sep 2014 118,940 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 107,920 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,223 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,924 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,669 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2010 70,669 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,098 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 59,098 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,546 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 47,546 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 ZYB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ55 ZYB, 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 ZYB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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