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AO54 VWM

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,473 mi
Last recorded45,473 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VWM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 45,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Offside and centre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 41,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing (and centre) as well as related seatbelts ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 36,518 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Jan 2024 36,518 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working All brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 29,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 27,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2022 27,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2021 25,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2021 25,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,803 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 18,803 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 15,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 15,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 10,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 10,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 9,262 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 9,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 8,862 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 8,415 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 8,415 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,865 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 7,865 miles

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

Qffside front washer jet not working

Pass 17 Jun 2010 7,462 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 6,576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 3,630 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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AO54 VWM is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO54 VWM, 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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AO54 VWM is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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