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WJ05 FOF

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,796 mi
Last recorded91,796 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FOF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 91,794 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,382 miles

Front both front fog lamps not working

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 89,248 miles

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

Front both front fog lamps not working

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 87,485 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,772 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge 175/65/14 T

Fail 10 Feb 2020 85,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge 175/65/14 T

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,347 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 79,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,512 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 66,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,984 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 58,958 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,396 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 42,424 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,975 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,548 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 32,548 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,524 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,256 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 19,256 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,580 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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WJ05 FOF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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