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YY55 MDJ

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,357 mi
Last recorded171,357 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 MDJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 171,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 167,695 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 167,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 164,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 157,589 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 157,532 miles

Front rear brake application uneven nearside late to apply (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven offside late to apply (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly offside late to release (3.7.B.4)

slight movement in front wishbone bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2014 152,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 152,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 138,105 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 138,105 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 122,845 miles

nsf tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Nov 2011 109,935 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,876 miles

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

slight wear on front discs

Fail 13 Nov 2010 86,328 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

slight wear on front discs

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,606 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 66,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,126 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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YY55 MDJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY55 MDJ, 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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YY55 MDJ is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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