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BT04 EAJ

2004 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,700 mi
Last recorded125,700 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 EAJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 125,700 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 125,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 115,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 114,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,843 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,086 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 110,086 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,749 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 106,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 100,069 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 100,069 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))

Pass 12 May 2017 94,889 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 94,889 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 88,954 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 84,364 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 78,464 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 78,464 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 74,262 miles

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

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust back baox has two rubber hangers securing it one is in poor condition

spare wheel is in the boot but carrier is secure

Fail 20 May 2013 74,262 miles

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

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust back baox has two rubber hangers securing it one is in poor condition

spare wheel is in the boot but carrier is secure

Pass 30 May 2012 68,985 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front CV gaiter - slight leak outer end

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing at the time of test

Pass 11 May 2011 64,290 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

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

Spare wheel not in carrier at the time of test

Pass 27 May 2010 57,659 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Unable to open nearside rear door.

Fail 26 May 2010 57,653 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Parking brake lever travel long

Unable to open nearside rear door.

Pass 29 May 2008 42,620 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 34,778 miles

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

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

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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BT04 EAJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BT04 EAJ, 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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BT04 EAJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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