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YR55 FBJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,774 mi
Last recorded192,774 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 192,774 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 192,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 184,006 miles

Centre prop shaft bearing has play

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 163,673 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 154,739 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 154,738 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise propshaft removed also o/s rear outer cv boot small split

Pass 24 Aug 2012 143,694 miles

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 142,175 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 142,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 140,785 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 134,456 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 118,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 118,455 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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YR55 FBJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR55 FBJ, 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 YR55 FBJ registered?

YR55 FBJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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