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SH55 ZXJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

181,263 mi
Last recorded181,263 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 ZXJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 181,263 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 162,103 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside wiper torn

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

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 9 Apr 2015 147,776 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 147,908 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 147,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

door ajar warning light on, when all doors secure

serv light on

Pass 9 Dec 2013 132,728 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 132,728 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 116,646 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 116,646 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,226 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 102,226 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 86,623 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 86,623 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 71,316 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,696 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 55,696 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear 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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SH55 ZXJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SH55 ZXJ, 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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SH55 ZXJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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