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AK54 EWE

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

134,217 mi
Last recorded134,217 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 EWE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 134,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 129,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 125,413 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 113,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 107,334 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,327 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2019 92,512 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 79,514 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 79,500 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 71,019 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 63,204 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 59,167 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 59,167 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 54,755 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 54,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 28,871 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 28,871 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 45,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2011 40,625 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 40,625 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake pads unevenly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,212 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,212 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,173 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 27,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,713 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 21,713 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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AK54 EWE is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 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 AK54 EWE, 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 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK54 EWE registered?

AK54 EWE is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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