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RX05 EBN

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,096 mi
Last recorded78,096 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 EBN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 78,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear both backplates are corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear backplate corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,221 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion on under side

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2024 66,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion on under side

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,716 miles

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

general corrosion on under side

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2022 57,505 miles

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 52,250 miles

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 51,653 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2020 47,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust clamp

Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,627 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,766 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 33,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,621 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,647 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 30,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,267 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,952 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 28,952 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,293 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,766 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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RX05 EBN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RX05 EBN, 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 RX05 EBN registered?

RX05 EBN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is RX05 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 EBN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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