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YX55 FVJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,928 mi
Last recorded65,928 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 FVJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,928 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 65,928 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 65,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front vehicle identification number plate sticker damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underside including some components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,570 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,691 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Near side gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,805 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,410 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,744 miles

Oil leak gearbox diff seal seaping ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,417 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,138 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,273 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,591 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,843 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,417 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,004 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 13,956 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 7,749 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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YX55 FVJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YX55 FVJ, 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 YX55 FVJ registered?

YX55 FVJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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