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WJ55 LRV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,680 mi
Last recorded153,680 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 153,680 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 153,666 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 148,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 145,352 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty hazard light button sticks (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front top mount has slight play

Pass 28 Dec 2022 140,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 140,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,650 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 125,650 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 122,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 115,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 109,452 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 109,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,368 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,658 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,609 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 89,677 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,452 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 77,449 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 70,788 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,327 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,247 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 50,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,389 miles

n/s/front tyre sidewall cut

n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,921 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 21,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 17,561 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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WJ55 LRV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 WJ55 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ55 LRV registered?

WJ55 LRV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ55 LRV shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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