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AO53 VJZ

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,111 mi
Last recorded107,111 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VJZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,111 miles

handbrake lever travel high

rear heat shield loose

Fail 20 Mar 2025 106,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever travel high

rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2024 100,379 miles

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 22 Mar 2024 100,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,284 miles

Handbrake lever little reserve travel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 93,040 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever little reserve travel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 87,228 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 87,153 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,284 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,756 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,117 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check seat belts

Fail 16 Apr 2015 37,060 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,274 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,346 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 18,346 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,140 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,034 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 100 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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AO53 VJZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 AO53 VJZ, 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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AO53 VJZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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