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RX05 EGV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,993 mi
Last recorded74,993 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 EGV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 74,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 67,388 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 67,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 66,340 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,528 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 64,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,612 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 63,602 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,257 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,122 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 58,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

slight bind on front brakes

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 EGV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EGV, 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 EGV registered?

RX05 EGV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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The MOT history for RX05 EGV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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