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WL05 JOH

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,837 mi
Last recorded173,837 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 JOH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 173,837 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 156,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 148,151 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 148,151 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 142,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 138,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 136,213 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 133,657 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 133,654 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2018 130,349 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,350 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 125,341 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 121,830 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 121,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Aug 2015 116,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 110,953 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 110,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 106,249 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 106,249 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,191 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 99,191 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,550 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 88,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,897 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2010 76,895 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,553 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 50,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside 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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WL05 JOH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WL05 JOH, 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 WL05 JOH registered?

WL05 JOH is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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