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WJ55 LRE

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

169,974 mi
Last recorded169,974 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 LRE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 169,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 166,858 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 166,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 163,793 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 163,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 150,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play os steering rack end

Fail 29 Jan 2020 150,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play os steering rack end

Pass 19 Dec 2018 126,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 125,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 125,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light just needs some red tape or a lense (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 114,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 103,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,307 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 67,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,067 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 56,064 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,698 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 50,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,130 miles

offside Steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,995 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,199 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 28,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,894 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WJ55 LRE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WJ55 LRE, 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 WJ55 LRE registered?

WJ55 LRE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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