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RX55 LMY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,267 mi
Last recorded78,267 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 LMY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 78,267 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 77,182 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 75,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 72,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie rod inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 72,843 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear exhaust hanger missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie rod inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 70,207 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,196 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front strut top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 68,534 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 68,534 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,679 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 65,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,804 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,311 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,969 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 52,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,452 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,540 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,545 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 37,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,228 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 18,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,161 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 13,659 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,659 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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RX55 LMY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX55 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

RX55 LMY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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