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DX53 RCZ

2004 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,675 mi
Last recorded59,675 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 RCZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 59,073 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 58,326 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2023 58,326 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,399 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s and n/s front top mounts have slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2021 56,398 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s and n/s front top mounts have slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,605 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,853 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,307 miles

Oil leak from gear box ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,504 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,996 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 44,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,420 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,324 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,588 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,145 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,366 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,856 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,942 miles

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

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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DX53 RCZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DX53 RCZ, 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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DX53 RCZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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