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DS53 DTU

2004 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,375 mi
Last recorded85,375 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 DTU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight binding

Pass 17 Jun 2024 82,987 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,853 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,593 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,128 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,759 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,212 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,580 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 56,576 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,400 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,545 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,091 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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DS53 DTU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS53 DTU, 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 DS53 DTU registered?

DS53 DTU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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