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YF05 BOU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,280 mi
Last recorded152,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 BOU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 152,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 145,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 141,226 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 141,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 133,214 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear exhaust rubbers split

Fail 6 Jan 2022 133,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,229 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear exhaust rubbers split

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 122,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear exhaust rubbers split

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,756 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 113,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 103,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,749 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,879 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 91,878 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,544 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 84,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,470 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 80,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 78,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,913 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 75,807 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre has worn inner and outer edges

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

o/s/f tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,889 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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YF05 BOU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue 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 YF05 BOU, 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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YF05 BOU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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