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YR55 FBL

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,588 mi
Last recorded156,588 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 156,588 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 154,405 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 150,894 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 146,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 146,154 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 144,232 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 144,189 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 144,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 143,955 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 143,954 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 143,949 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 143,949 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 126,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 121,206 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 121,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 115,377 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 109,734 miles

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

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

o/s bottom corner windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,361 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 84,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FBL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

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

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