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EF04 RUY

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,642 mi
Last recorded93,642 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 RUY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 93,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 83,452 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 80,432 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 70,908 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leaking near pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

spare tyre missing

Fail 10 Feb 2023 70,908 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heatshield insecure

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leaking near pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and 3mm in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 15 Feb 2022 62,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Feb 2022 62,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheel missing

Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,062 miles

Central Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 47,918 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,314 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 47,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,122 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 46,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 42,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,743 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 41,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,366 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre has superficial cracks.

Pass 18 Apr 2014 36,437 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 36,437 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,625 miles

BOTH O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES BEGINING TO CRACK/PERISH .

FRONT O/S TYRE ALSO BEGING TO CRACK/PERISH

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,066 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 21,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 14,706 miles

front discs corroded

front windscreen has internal sun strip

Pass 29 Dec 2009 7,776 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 4,267 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,104 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 4,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 3,638 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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EF04 RUY is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF04 RUY, 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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EF04 RUY is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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