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YF05 LZJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

142,349 mi
Last recorded142,349 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 LZJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 142,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 137,779 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 137,777 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 133,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 133,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 127,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 127,877 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 123,029 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 123,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 116,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 109,213 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 109,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 102,714 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 96,269 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 96,264 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 88,811 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 88,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 78,738 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 69,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 62,267 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,681 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 43,331 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 52,935 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 35,375 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 28,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,723 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,827 miles

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

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

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 LZJ 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 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 YF05 LZJ, 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 YF05 LZJ registered?

YF05 LZJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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