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RX05 EFB

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,684 mi
Last recorded92,684 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 EFB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 92,684 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front cv boot damp

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all brake pipes showing corrosion in and arounf fixing clips

all front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

corrosion to wheel riminner faces

front disc faces lightly corroded

front top strut mountings slight play & lift

gearbox slightoil leak

rear nearside seat belt lazy to retract

roll bar rubber components perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 90,167 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,761 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,718 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 77,718 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 74,043 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 68,928 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2016 61,749 miles

flexi brake hoses slight perishing front & rear

o/s/r reat belt no seat fitted

rear copper brake pipes green

Fail 25 May 2016 61,749 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

flexi brake hoses slight perishing front & rear

o/s/r reat belt no seat fitted

rear copper brake pipes green

Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,378 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light flashing

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre slightly perished and is over 5yrs old 175/65/R14 82T

oil level on minimum mark

slight play in gearbox mounting

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 EFB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EFB, 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 EFB registered?

RX05 EFB is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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