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RX05 NLJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,070 mi
Last recorded118,070 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 NLJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 118,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 117,991 miles

radiator support panel wet possible power steering fluid

road noise from exhaust [disabled vehicle modified]

Fail 12 Mar 2025 117,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support wet possible power steering leak at pump

road noise from exhaust [disabled vehicle modified exhaust]

Pass 5 Feb 2024 116,724 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 116,721 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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 NLJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

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

Is RX05 NLJ safe to buy?

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