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WG05 FLD

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,289 mi
Last recorded111,289 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 FLD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 111,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

park brake travel long

Fail 1 Apr 2026 111,289 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

park brake travel long

Pass 7 Apr 2025 105,128 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front wheel arch and bumper has slight damaged.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 105,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front wheel arch and bumper has slight damaged.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,013 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise n/s/r lamp damaged

advise o/s/r tyre wearing edges

Fail 9 Dec 2024 103,013 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise n/s/r lamp damaged

advise o/s/r tyre wearing edges

Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,125 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 97,125 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 93,060 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play both front shock absorber top mounts

Fail 2 Dec 2022 93,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play both front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,355 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 89,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres heavily worn on inner edges poor condition

advise park brake lazy on n/s

advise rear brake back plates damp

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,990 miles

Park brake service.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 82,513 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 82,391 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield security

Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,611 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not connected

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 78,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stop lamp not connected

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,234 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 74,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,748 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 72,747 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,235 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tail box rubber detereorated

Fail 28 Jul 2016 67,235 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tail box rubber detereorated

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,775 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 61,775 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,800 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,831 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,640 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,447 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 28,447 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,316 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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WG05 FLD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WG05 FLD, 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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WG05 FLD is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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