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RX55 NCE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 NCE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 101,220 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 101,220 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 80,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 80,859 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 65,551 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2024 65,551 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2018 63,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perished and wearing low on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 63,492 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perished and wearing low on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,818 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,818 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,071 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 26 Feb 2014 54,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,805 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,344 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 52,344 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,047 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,523 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 45,523 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,732 miles

center exhaust slightly damaged.

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 NCE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 NCE, 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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RX55 NCE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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