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DG53 BNZ

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,170 mi
Last recorded73,170 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 BNZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 73,170 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion throughout

Fail 8 Apr 2026 73,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion throughout

Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,874 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 67,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working not buzzing (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment rear shoes need adjusting (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,329 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 63,329 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,006 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 63,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 62,960 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside outer sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,369 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 51,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,752 miles

front drop link bushes perished

nearside rack boot perished but not spilt

slight blow on exhaust center joint

Fail 6 Aug 2013 33,752 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front drop link bushes perished

nearside rack boot perished but not spilt

slight blow on exhaust center joint

Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,166 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 30,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s mirror back missing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 26,228 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s mirror back missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010

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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DG53 BNZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG53 BNZ, 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 DG53 BNZ registered?

DG53 BNZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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