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BT53 WHU

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,336 mi
Last recorded89,336 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WHU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 89,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 69,765 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 58,320 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

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

nearside steering rack gaiter cracking

slight movement and wear in steering rack mountings

Fail 12 May 2016 58,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

nearside steering rack gaiter cracking

oil leak from gearbox area

slight movement and wear in steering rack mountings

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,586 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,345 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 46,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,103 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 41,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2011 36,552 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,453 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 30,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

hi-level brake light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,177 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008
Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,028 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 WHU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BT53 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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