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BK53 LWA

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,143 mi
Last recorded86,143 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 LWA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 86,143 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 86,127 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,085 miles

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))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 77,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,071 miles

rear brake check

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,925 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 74,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light during test (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Both front anti roll bar link rubber attachments split and moving (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Movement in divers seat

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. readings low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,768 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 74,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 74,462 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,798 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2017 72,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,993 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,990 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,554 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2010 51,371 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,813 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,559 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,394 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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BK53 LWA is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BK53 LWA, 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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BK53 LWA is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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