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WJ05 WZX

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,413 mi
Last recorded203,413 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 203,413 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 202,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 165,565 miles

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

exhaust shield loose

Fail 17 Jan 2019 165,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 7 Feb 2018 151,198 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 151,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,106 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 140,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,659 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 123,655 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,029 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 95,029 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,668 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,167 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 74,167 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,567 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 WZX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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