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DK53 DRO

2004 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

138,529 mi
Last recorded138,529 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 DRO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 138,529 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 137,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 135,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear ramp components corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 131,557 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 131,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 128,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear box on rear floor corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 21 Oct 2021 128,422 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear box on rear floor corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,571 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

lip on front brake discs

rear floor corroded

rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2020 123,568 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired rod not attatched to axle (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

lip on front brake discs

rear floor corroded

rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres slightly cracking on edges of tread

high level stoplight not working

rear floor corroded

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 28 Oct 2019 118,123 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres slightly cracking on edges of tread

high level stoplight not working

rear floor corroded

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,880 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2018 109,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 101,349 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Oct 2017 101,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,150 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 92,150 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,545 miles

scratches on windscreen

Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,543 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot limit (3.5.1g)

offside sidelight dim

scratches on windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,977 miles

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

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

brake fluid getting low. front exhaust clamp becoming poor. scratch on windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2014 74,977 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid getting low. front exhaust clamp becoming poor. scratch on windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,573 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 62,573 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 51,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,421 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,923 miles

all tyres becoming cracked would recomend that they are regulary checked

Pass 29 Oct 2009 13,581 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,231 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 9,044 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 6,418 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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DK53 DRO is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DK53 DRO, 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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DK53 DRO is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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