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WG05 TCJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,840 mi
Last recorded58,840 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 TCJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 58,840 miles

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

No reverse light

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 56,067 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 53,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 53,590 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 51,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge /cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in o/s/f steering arm ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 49,318 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge /cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in o/s/f steering arm ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear most exhaust mounts slightly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,138 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,138 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,409 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 31,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,498 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 26,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,612 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,378 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,871 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 16,871 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,507 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

brake fluid low

n/s rear tyre wear

o/s front tyre wear

Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,921 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 TCJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG05 TCJ, 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 WG05 TCJ registered?

WG05 TCJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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