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RX55 LLJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,924 mi
Last recorded38,924 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 LLJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 38,924 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 38,924 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 38,924 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2024 38,842 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 38,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure cable disconnected (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 38,178 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 37,163 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,859 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 36,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,344 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 36,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,138 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 35,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 34,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 30,488 miles

Offside Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 May 2016 30,488 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,171 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/f brake disc pitting

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 21 Apr 2015 27,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/f brake disc pitting

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 17 May 2014 26,301 miles

rear tyres perished

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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RX55 LLJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RX55 LLJ, 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 RX55 LLJ registered?

RX55 LLJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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