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RX05 NLZ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

51,617 mi
Last recorded51,617 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 NLZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 51,617 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 50,853 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 50,774 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 47,672 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2024 47,620 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 43,832 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 43,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,931 miles

exhaust clamps starting to corrode

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank breather pipe for the filler neck is starting to crack/perish but not yet leaking at this time

Pass 19 Mar 2020 31,964 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog light inop

Fail 19 Mar 2020 31,964 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at about 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers cracked/perished

o/s window will not open

Fail 29 Mar 2019 23,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at about 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers cracked/perished

o/s window will not open

Pass 23 Mar 2018 15,325 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 15,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 14,731 miles

all brake pipes coated with grease

both front tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

both rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate at limit at time of test would advise replacing soon for safety

Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,246 miles

all brake pipes coated with grease

n/s/r tyre and both front starting to crack/deteriorate

o/s/r tyre cracked/deteriorated very close to limit. Advise replacing soon for safety

Fail 6 Apr 2016 14,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all 3 rubber mounts broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

all brake pipes coated with grease

n/s/r tyre and both front starting to crack/deteriorate

o/s/r tyre cracked/deteriorated very close to limit. Advise replacing soon for safety

svrs light on indicating air bag service needed

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 15 Apr 2015 13,242 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,109 miles

brake pipes greased

centre exhaust rubber mount perished and cracked

front anti roll bar D-bushes perished

front anti roll bar linkrod bushes starting to deteriate

n/s steering rack gaitor perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 11,056 miles

all brake pipes coated with underseal

Fail 17 Apr 2013 11,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all brake pipes coated with underseal

centre exhaust rubber broken but system still secure

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded but system still secure.Will need replacing soon

Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,097 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate.Check soon replace when needed

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,549 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 7,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 6,507 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 NLZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NLZ, 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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RX05 NLZ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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