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BU04 GYG

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,246 mi
Last recorded57,246 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 GYG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 57,246 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 56,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 54,825 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 54,825 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 52,709 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 51,635 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 51,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear handbrake support bracket starting to split advise attention

Fail 28 Sep 2017 47,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear handbrake support bracket starting to split advise attention

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,181 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked in tread and sidewall.

Nearside Rear brake sticking on.

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked in tread and sidewall also has wire in.

Offside Front tyre badly cracked in tread and sidewall.

oil level not checked.

washer tubes on wrong way round.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 45,168 miles

Brake cable insecure modified handbrake cable holder has welds broken. (3.5.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working. (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked in tread and sidewall.

Nearside Rear brake sticking on.

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked in tread and sidewall also has wire in.

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face almost entirely rusted away. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre badly cracked in tread and sidewall.

Registration plate lamp not working changed both bulbs got working but connectors intermittent. (1.1.C.1d)

oil level not checked.

washer tubes on wrong way round.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,519 miles

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

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

both offside front and nearside rear tyres showing surface tears/deteriotation.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both offside front and nearside rear tyres showing surface tears/deteriotation.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,767 miles

both rear tyres showing surface tears around side wall.advise renewal

Fail 8 Sep 2014 39,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres showing surface tears around side wall.advise renewal

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 33,311 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 33,301 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,899 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,709 miles

both front tyre getting low & perrishing

exhaust noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2009 22,709 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre getting low & perrishing

exhaust noisy

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre has nail in wall

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,957 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 18,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,741 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 13,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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BU04 GYG is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BU04 GYG, 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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BU04 GYG is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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