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RX55 MWY

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,299 mi
Last recorded99,299 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 MWY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 99,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 99,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 88,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp & offside rear lights slightly interacting (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

water leak at engine bay (strong advise)

Fail 23 Sep 2022 88,615 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights interacting (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle exhaust pipe fowling on offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

water leak at engine bay (strong advise)

Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,107 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 87,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,950 miles

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 19 Sep 2020 85,944 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 7 Sep 2019 84,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 17,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 MWY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MWY, 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 MWY registered?

RX55 MWY is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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