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GN55 KFU

2005 Renault Mascott

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

324,243 mi
Last recorded324,243 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Mascott113,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 KFU
MakeRenault
ModelMascott
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 324,243 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 324,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 324,191 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 324,182 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 322,350 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 322,327 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 320,891 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 319,259 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 319,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,092 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 16,092 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2010 258,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

water leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 258,495 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front main beam bulb not in right

water leak

Fail 22 Apr 2009 228,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 228,256 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the Renault Mascott?

Based on 1,216 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
9,236
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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GN55 KFU is a 2005 Renault Mascott in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Mascott models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 113,304 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 Mascott fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN55 KFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Mascott typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Mascott is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN55 KFU registered?

GN55 KFU is a 2005 Renault Mascott, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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