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DN53 SOJ

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

201,597 mi
Last recorded201,597 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 SOJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 201,597 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 201,597 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 188,548 miles

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 188,548 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 170,639 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends ? (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 170,639 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends ? (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 165,939 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Fail 7 May 2014 165,939 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 159,365 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2012 153,026 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre has low tread on edges

Fail 2 May 2012 153,026 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre has low tread on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 132,186 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 132,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 112,236 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 112,236 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 94,362 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 94,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 63,431 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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DN53 SOJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DN53 SOJ, 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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DN53 SOJ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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