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BG53 SRZ

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,292 mi
Last recorded100,292 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 SRZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 100,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 98,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,867 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 94,867 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 90,222 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,100 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 87,100 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

brakes failed during test

Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,824 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly stiff to turn when elevated

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,479 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,752 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front suspension coil springs corroded

steering rack has play in joints

Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,506 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jan 2015 70,506 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front wiper blade end split

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

rear upper stop lamp not lit (unsure if connected)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 65,175 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

spare wheel missing

Fail 25 Jan 2014 65,175 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 61,135 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak

rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,135 miles

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

oil leak

rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 4 Feb 2012 56,625 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2012 56,625 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,876 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 51,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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 6 Feb 2010 47,911 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 47,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,434 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 43,434 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,824 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 39,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,542 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 33,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

FRONT WIPERS NOT OPPERATING CORRECTLY AND NOT PARKING CORRECTLY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN.

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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BG53 SRZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG53 SRZ, 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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BG53 SRZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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