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RX05 EFG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,443 mi
Last recorded76,443 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 76,443 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 76,443 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 72,591 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 72,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 72,292 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 72,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,421 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 70,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,246 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 70,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 69,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

eng oil below min,not showing on dipstick.

Fail 9 Dec 2020 69,066 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

eng oil below min,not showing on dipstick.

Pass 14 May 2019 629,966 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 57,760 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 52,668 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2017 52,666 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 46,887 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 46,853 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear will not open from insde

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

Pass 18 May 2015 38,075 miles

tail pipe clamp corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 38,075 miles

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

tail pipe clamp corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 31,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 23,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 17,129 miles

N/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2011 11,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 May 2011 11,316 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,494 miles

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

misting of oil around the power steering pump

Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 520 miles

vehicle adapted as disabled mobility ,rear seats and seat belts have been removed as part of conversion

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 EFG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFG, 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 EFG registered?

RX05 EFG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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