2015 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · MJ65 XGU

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 20 February 2026 at 161,708 miles, just under four months ago. However, that pass came two days after a failure on the same date and mileage, indicating the previous owner carried out remedial work immediately before retesting. The overall maintenance trend is mixed. Brake and steering wear items have been recurring across multiple tests, suggesting high-mileage use has outpaced proactive component replacement, though the latest pass confirms the car met minimum legal standards at the point of test. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained heavy use. Between 20 February 2024 at 117,257 miles and 15 February 2025 at 140,311 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 23,054 miles in twelve months. That annual rate is well above the roughly 14,700 miles per year average implied by its age. The jump from 140,311 miles in February 2025 to 161,708 miles by February 2026 adds another 21,397 miles, confirming this van has been driven hard and consistently. Such usage accelerates wear on consumables and structural components alike, and the MOT record reflects that reality. Buyers should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering linkage. The February 2025 failure flagged excessively worn nearside rear and offside front lower arm bushes, a rough offside rear wheel bearing, and play in the steering rack inner joints. While the February 2026 pass recorded only slight play in inner steering linkage ball joints and track rod ends, the progression from excessive play to slight play suggests some components were replaced, but the underlying pattern of wear remains. A physical inspection of all suspension bushes, ball joints, and the steering rack is essential, along with checking for any clunking or vagueness on uneven surfaces. The braking system also warrants thorough examination. The February 2025 failure identified a worn nearside front brake disc and pads below 1.5 mm, and the February 2026 failure revealed rear brake imbalance, a nearside rear brake lever not releasing correctly, and parking brake efficiency below 50 percent of the required value. Although the car passed two days later, the root causes of imbalance and poor parking brake performance often point to sticking calipers, seized handbrake cables, or unevenly worn rear brake shoes and drums. Inspect the rear brake mechanism, cable routing, and condition of all discs, pads, and drums. The smooth brake pedal noted in both 2026 tests may indicate a worn pedal rubber or linkage issue that merits checking for safe pedal grip under load.