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BT53 VFU

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,951 mi
Last recorded102,951 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VFU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 102,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front 45% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,482 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,529 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 96,524 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,289 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,664 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,089 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish in sidewall 165/70R14C

Fail 2 Dec 2010 89,089 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake reading slightly low

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish in sidewall 165/70R14C

Pass 19 Nov 2009 87,286 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 87,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,710 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,815 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 79,815 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Unable to properly inspect NSF wheel bearing for noise as brake is binding

Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,170 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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BT53 VFU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT53 VFU, 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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BT53 VFU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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