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BJ04 XBT

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,859 mi
Last recorded115,859 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 XBT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 115,859 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 115,847 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 110,400 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 99,838 miles

Both offside tyres flat

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 92,864 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 92,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,509 miles

SLIGHT - bind on o/s/f brake

air-bag warning lamp on - "serv" lamp on

n/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes beginning to split

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread and slight damage to tyre sidewall

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

slight damage to all wheel rims

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,201 miles

advise check pressures on o/s front and rear tyres (look under inflated)

advise clean brake master cylinder reservoir

damage to - n/s/f wheel rim , o/s/r wheel rim

o/s washer jet partially blocked

slight damage to rear number plate

slight damage to sidewall on n/s/f tyre

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Apr 2010 75,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise check pressures on o/s front and rear tyres (look under inflated)

advise clean brake master cylinder reservoir

damage to - n/s/f wheel rim , o/s/r wheel rim

o/s washer jet partially blocked

slight damage to rear number plate

slight damage to sidewall on n/s/f tyre

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,310 miles

SLIGHT damage to windscreen

o/s and n/s front anti-roll bar links beginning to crack

o/s and n/s front tyres on legal limit on treads

slight damage to o/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Apr 2009 54,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT damage to windscreen

o/s and n/s front anti-roll bar links beginning to crack

o/s and n/s front tyres on legal limit on treads

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight damage to o/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,529 miles

rear of van lined out with timber

Fail 28 Apr 2008 41,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel on handbrake lever

rear of van lined out with timber

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,034 miles

damage to both front wheel rims

rear of van lined out with timber

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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BJ04 XBT is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red 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 BJ04 XBT, 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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BJ04 XBT is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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