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YR55 FBK

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,395 mi
Last recorded213,395 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 213,395 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Oil leak engine/gearbox area? ()

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full viewing of engine bay area

nearside and offside rear tail light lenses showing signs of damage[not showing white light to rear]

reversing light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2016 201,539 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside rear inner (2.4.G.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre exhaust silencer nearside mounting rubber missing[still secure]

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

handbrake travel getting high

nearside rear tail light lens showing slight damage

offside front wiper wheel box showing signs of wear

offside rear brake binding slightly

unable to see front to rear brake pipes[above covers]

Pass 13 Aug 2015 188,073 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2014 174,607 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

unable to view brake pipes above fuel tank and plastic covers

Fail 5 Aug 2014 174,495 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

unable to view brake pipes above fuel tank and plastic covers

Pass 18 Jul 2013 160,818 miles

handbrake travel getting high

offside front wiper blade torn slightly

offside rear lamp lense slightly damaged

unable to view brake pipes above fuel tank and plastic covers

Fail 12 Jul 2013 160,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel getting high

offside front wiper blade torn slightly

offside rear lamp lense slightly damaged

unable to view brake pipes above fuel tank and plastic covers

Pass 22 Jun 2012 152,523 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 May 2011 137,150 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake travel on limit

nearside and offside front abs rings showing signs of deterioration

nearside and offside front brake discs showing signs of deterioration

signs of slight wear from rear propellor shaft centre bearing

unable to see most of front to rear brake pipes [above covers]

vibration and noise coming from propellor shaft area on road test

Pass 15 Jan 2010 122,401 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 108,795 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 FBK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YR55 FBK, 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 FBK registered?

YR55 FBK is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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