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YR55 TXF

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,358 mi
Last recorded78,358 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 TXF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,358 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/R brake has slight binding

O/S/R broken light lens

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box mountings splitting

Fail 25 Jul 2013 78,358 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/R brake has slight binding

O/S/R broken light lens

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box mountings splitting

Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,920 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 72,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,734 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,025 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 51,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 26,876 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,876 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,716 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 TXF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

YR55 TXF is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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