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EG53 YFZ

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,482 mi
Last recorded159,482 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 YFZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 159,482 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 152,323 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 152,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 140,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 132,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Fail 29 Mar 2016 132,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2015 127,511 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 127,511 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,869 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 123,869 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 119,965 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 119,965 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 106,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorated

front brake discs are wearing/lipped and corroding

no rear seats fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2012 106,151 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorated

front brake discs are wearing/lipped and corroding

no rear seats fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2011 88,533 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 88,533 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,286 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 72,286 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside driveshaft gaiter not secured properly

offside driveshaft gaiter not secured properly

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,525 miles

all rear passenger seats removed

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 50,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

all rear passenger seats removed

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,795 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,474 miles

n/s mirror cracked

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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EG53 YFZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EG53 YFZ, 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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EG53 YFZ is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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