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SC54 HMG

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,824 mi
Last recorded101,824 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 HMG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 101,824 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back-Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 96,360 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 93,685 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,470 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 93,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 93,293 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,039 miles

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

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

Rear seats removed

Fail 24 Dec 2020 92,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nsf and Osf disk's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage/bush deteriorated and perished

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed (converted to a van)

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,846 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 76,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,803 miles

front tyres are 185/65/14 and rear are 175/65/14

Fail 15 Jun 2017 71,726 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres are 185/65/14 and rear are 175/65/14

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 66,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,464 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jul 2015 59,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,566 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 55,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear box rubber missing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,104 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,062 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/sr tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,651 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 43,123 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2009 37,080 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 33,340 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,340 miles

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

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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SC54 HMG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SC54 HMG, 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 SC54 HMG registered?

SC54 HMG is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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