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WF55 TJX

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

97,468 mi
Last recorded97,468 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 TJX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 97,468 miles

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

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

Reverse light inoperative.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 91,733 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front shock absorber struts corroded

oil leak

spare wheel carrier corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 91,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front shock absorber struts corroded

oil leak

spare wheel carrier corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,882 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,365 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 83,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 81,586 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 81,582 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,265 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,838 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 74,835 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,713 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,633 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 62,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,794 miles

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

tailgate does not open

Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,794 miles

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

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

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

tailgate does not open

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,127 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,437 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,501 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,532 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,059 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 30,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,537 miles

Front brake discs and pads are low.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,757 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 18,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside 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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WF55 TJX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WF55 TJX, 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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WF55 TJX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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