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WJ05 FKS

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,395 mi
Last recorded166,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FKS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 166,395 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 159,619 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 159,614 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 152,174 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 152,170 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 143,304 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 143,295 miles

Nearside 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 136,191 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 123,767 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 123,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,374 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,634 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 74,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,402 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,190 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,827 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,045 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 28,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WJ05 FKS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ05 FKS, 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 WJ05 FKS registered?

WJ05 FKS is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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