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YG55 YMW

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,270 mi
Last recorded170,270 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YMW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 170,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 166,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 166,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

alternator warning lamp on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 160,317 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 160,317 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 150,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 138,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 127,067 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 113,387 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 102,321 miles

both steering knuckle slight play

nearside front lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,224 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 93,224 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,240 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 74,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 73,439 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 73,439 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre inner wall small cuts .

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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YG55 YMW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG55 YMW, 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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YG55 YMW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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