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SB54 TLJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,148 mi
Last recorded182,148 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 182,148 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 182,148 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 176,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 171,788 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 170,923 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2017 170,923 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 166,765 miles

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

slight play steering rack joints

Fail 15 Jan 2016 166,765 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

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

slight play steering rack joints

Pass 16 Jan 2015 150,777 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outside edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play on O/S steering rack arm

Fail 16 Jan 2015 150,777 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outside edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play on O/S steering rack arm

Pass 21 Jan 2014 144,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2014 144,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2013 143,998 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 143,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 142,705 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 129,662 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 104,890 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,359 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,385 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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SB54 TLJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB54 TLJ, 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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SB54 TLJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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