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YB55 TGU

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,001 mi
Last recorded132,001 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 TGU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 132,001 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 130,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 2 anti roll drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shocker dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 30 May 2022 130,076 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn 2 anti roll drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shocker dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear brake cylinder likely wipinp an oil

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 27 May 2021 198,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 198,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 126,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 124,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 124,485 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle 2 (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 122,227 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres staring to perish on rubber sidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2017 119,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 119,005 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating 2 (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative 2 (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

back box exhaust temporary repair on hanger

o/s/r tyre rubber perished slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2016 116,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

back box exhaust temporary repair on hanger

o/s/r tyre rubber perished slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2015 111,644 miles

2 ft drop link bush worn

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear back exhaust no fully support

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,644 miles

2 ft drop link bush worn

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear back exhaust no fully support

Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,914 miles

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 17 Jan 2013 103,386 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 98,323 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 98,278 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 92,722 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,451 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 83,441 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,565 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 82,565 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YB55 TGU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB55 TGU, 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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YB55 TGU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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