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RX05 EEN

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,187 mi
Last recorded75,187 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 EEN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 75,187 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 75,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 71,595 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front drop link rubbers perished

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front perished and 22 years old

Offside Front drop link rubbers perished

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

exhaust hanging low, signs of impact damage

light stalk works intermittently on dipped beam

multiple areas of corrosion ( front and rear, including chassis and components )

Fail 19 May 2025 71,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front drop link rubbers perished

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front perished and 22 years old

Offside Front drop link rubbers perished

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

exhaust hanging low, signs of impact damage

light stalk works intermittently on dipped beam

multiple areas of corrosion ( front and rear, including chassis and components )

Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,178 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 71,177 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 70,514 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test disabled conversion. ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,898 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 65,881 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,434 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose system corroded and repaired. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 61,414 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,492 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 57,312 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 57,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,842 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,011 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 48,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,539 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,473 miles

Both rear tyre side walls cracking but no ply showwing

Nearside front tyre side wall cracking but no ply showwing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 42,462 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyre side walls cracking but no ply showwing

Nearside front tyre side wall cracking but no ply showwing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cable outer casing cracked

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Jul 2010 35,591 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cable outer casing cracked

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,985 miles

nsr tyre tread cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,472 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 28,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,592 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 EEN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RX05 EEN, 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 EEN registered?

RX05 EEN is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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