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BJ04 XCS

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,161 mi
Last recorded117,161 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 XCS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 117,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker slightly corroded

Offside Front shocker slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 116,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 116,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 115,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 115,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 115,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 113,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 113,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,942 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 112,942 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 112,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 111,005 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Apr 2017 110,999 miles

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

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 23 Apr 2016 108,485 miles

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

Nearside Front steering tie rod bar slight play

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,018 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 100,805 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 93,728 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 93,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2011 79,197 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 79,197 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 63,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight free play on steering rack

Fail 17 Apr 2010 63,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight free play on steering rack

Pass 1 May 2009 49,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 36,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 20,946 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 20,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XCS is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ04 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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