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RX55 NBJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,685 mi
Last recorded115,685 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 NBJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 115,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flattened and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

Nearside screen wash jets partially blocked

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure switch leaking slightly (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb fallen out ? (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flattened and leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp glass broken

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Nearside screen wash jets partially blocked

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure switch leaking slightly (2.3.3b)

handbrake primary cable requires adjustment

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 NBJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

RX55 NBJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is RX55 NBJ safe to buy?

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