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RV05 LJX

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,097 mi
Last recorded135,097 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 LJX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 135,097 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 135,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 124,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,602 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

limited reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 20 Nov 2020 113,542 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

limited reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,477 miles

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 109,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 109,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp unit damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 109,395 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

o/s/f outer c.v boot leaking slightly

play in n/s and o/s inner rack joints

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 4 Nov 2017 109,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to front brake discs

o/s/f outer c.v boot leaking slightly

play in n/s and o/s inner rack joints

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,587 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,523 miles

offside rear shock absorber weak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 99,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,209 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 83,545 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,494 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,767 miles

Slight play in both steering rack inner tie rods

Fail 2 Sep 2011 68,767 miles

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

Slight play in both steering rack inner tie rods

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,777 miles

Slight play in both steering rack inner tie rods

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,501 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,568 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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RV05 LJX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV05 LJX, 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 RV05 LJX registered?

RV05 LJX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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