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DC53 LDV

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,115 mi
Last recorded144,115 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 LDV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 144,115 miles

Advise Rear brake Imbalance is anly just acceptable.

Advise slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F Steering rack.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 144,098 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise Rear brake Imbalance is anly just acceptable.

Advise slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F Steering rack.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 138,490 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 126,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 113,163 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise movement in n/s/f mirror

advise serisous oil leak

advise slight play in steering rack

advise sticker on windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2008 113,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise movement in n/s/f mirror

advise serisous oil leak

advise slight play in steering rack

advise sticker on windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2007 84,015 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 84,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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DC53 LDV is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DC53 LDV, 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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What year was DC53 LDV registered?

DC53 LDV is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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