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EG04 SZL

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

152,054 mi
Last recorded152,054 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 SZL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 152,054 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 151,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 148,111 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 148,111 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 137,613 miles

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

Play in offside rack arm

Fail 15 Nov 2016 137,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in offside rack arm

Pass 25 Nov 2015 123,451 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 123,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Nov 2014 108,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,489 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,048 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 98,048 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 98,048 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s side door handle broken

Fail 23 Nov 2012 98,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 90,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 90,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,379 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 84,379 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,972 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 76,972 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 61,518 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,518 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 42,097 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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EG04 SZL is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 EG04 SZL, 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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EG04 SZL is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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