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AP04 EXU

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

89,835 mi
Last recorded89,835 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EXU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,835 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 89,835 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 73,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 64,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,360 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 63,348 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,423 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 62,423 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,828 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14/82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,355 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 55,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 52,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 82T (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,742 miles

EML Illuminated indicating a fault

Exhaust tail pipe damaged

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 48,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

EML Illuminated indicating a fault

Exhaust tail pipe damaged

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,859 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 44,859 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,526 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,233 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 38,233 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2013 32,948 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 32,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,235 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 31,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,032 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,319 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 22,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,884 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 16,491 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,841 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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AP04 EXU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 AP04 EXU, 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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AP04 EXU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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