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RS02 BOW

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,882 mi
Last recorded129,882 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS02 BOW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 129,882 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 129,449 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 129,444 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 129,327 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 129,327 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 129,327 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 129,201 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 129,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 128,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 117,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2010 107,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 95,384 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 95,384 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,021 miles

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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RS02 BOW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RS02 BOW, 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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RS02 BOW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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