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YM05 FLJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,016 mi
Last recorded132,016 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FLJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 132,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 125,181 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 125,180 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both top mounts have play when vehicle is raised. Ok when in relaxed position.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,143 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

chip front windscreen

engine noisy on idle

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 111,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,462 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,457 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 102,457 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,959 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 95,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,171 miles

both front antiroll bar drop links worn

Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,273 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,071 miles

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

Oil leak

emissions trigger point not met

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,268 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 53,782 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,339 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,887 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,585 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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YM05 FLJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YM05 FLJ, 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 YM05 FLJ registered?

YM05 FLJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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