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WJ05 XAV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

147,468 mi
Last recorded147,468 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 147,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear light damaged

Offside mirror glass damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 147,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear light damaged

Offside mirror glass damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 132,598 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r light lens broken,

Fail 28 Apr 2015 132,598 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/f head light mount broken

o/s/r light lens broken,

Pass 15 Apr 2014 121,585 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 121,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 121,499 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre missing.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,380 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 91,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,499 miles

damage to near side front bumper

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,825 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 65,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,318 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 57,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre starting to lose shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2008 44,910 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 44,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 XAV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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