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BW53 WBZ

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,602 mi
Last recorded141,602 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 WBZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 141,602 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 141,602 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 139,771 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 139,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 135,549 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 135,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 131,785 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 131,777 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 121,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 121,387 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

signs of grease o/s/f cv boot.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,216 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 116,206 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 110,955 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 110,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 106,157 miles

bonnet stay missing

front brakes noisy when rotated

front no.plate

osr brakes grabbing

rear exhaust rubber splitt

Fail 3 Mar 2011 106,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

bonnet stay missing

front brakes noisy when rotated

front no.plate

osr brakes grabbing

rear exhaust rubber splitt

Pass 20 Feb 2010 103,425 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2009 103,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2009 103,353 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

damage to o/s/f corner

Fail 20 Mar 2008 89,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

damage to o/s/f corner

noise from rear brakes

oil level low

Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,368 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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BW53 WBZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BW53 WBZ, 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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BW53 WBZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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