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BD04 ELJ

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,893 mi
Last recorded183,893 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 ELJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 183,893 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 181,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 159,335 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 159,334 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 157,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 157,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 155,718 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 155,718 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 13 Apr 2010 143,962 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 131,617 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 131,617 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 116,421 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 116,421 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 108,889 miles

slight play in both inner track rod ends

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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BD04 ELJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD04 ELJ, 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 BD04 ELJ registered?

BD04 ELJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is BD04 ELJ safe to buy?

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